JC Davis

J.C. Davis 1931-2009

Chewey OK-- J.C. Davis 78 of Chewey OK passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2009 at W.W. Hastings Hospital with his family at his side

He was born on February 11, 1931 at his family home in Delaware County to Charlie and Ida (Hogshooter) Davis. He met and later married Alice Cordelia Pittman on May 24, 1954 in Tahlequah OK. J.C. worked for a number of years as a heavy equipment operator. When he was not working he enjoyed spending time time with his family, hunting, fishing, playing music on his guitar and working on cars

He was a member of the Illinois River Baptist Church. J.C. was a truly unique man and will be missed by all that shared in his life

He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 sons Kenneth Eugene (Kenny BlueJeans) twin sons Johnny Lee and Jackie Dee and Donald Wayne Davis. He was also preceded in death by a sister Alice Davis and a Brother Cornelinus Oakball and one Grandson Bobby Joe Davis II went to be with the Lord in Glory as well

He is survived by his wife Alice Davis of the home his five boys Kennard O'Dean and wife Carol of Gentry AR, James Charles Jr and Wife Dianna of West Siloam Springs, Bobby Joe of Chewey Brian David and wife Delilah of Decatur AR, Danny DeWayne and wife Dorene of Gentry AR, and one Daughter Alice Charlene Williams and Husband Charles of Chewey OK also survive him.

He leaves to mourn his passing 3 special people that he reared and came know as his own children and they are Johnny, Brandon, and Sandra Snell. He leaves behind several siblings inclucing Andrew Davis and wife Nan of Colcord OK, Marie Bird of Chewey OK, Mary Summerfield and Husband Jess of Jay Ok and Pearlie Pickup also of Jay OK. He leaves a legacy of 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren

Services for J.C. Davis were Held Friday June 26 2009 in Souls Harbor Church in Chewey OK. Burial followed at Thompson Cemetery in Cherokee County

Arrangments are under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah OK.