Jamie Davis, age 87, passed away in College Station, Texas on Friday, July 24, 2026. Jamie was one of 7 children born to Cecil and Cora Davis of Colmesneil, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Agnes, his brother Harold, his daughter Andrea, his first wife Barbara and his second wife Brenda.
Jamie Davis is survived by his 2 sons, Kevin Davis (wife Joetta) of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Alan Davis (wife Julie) of College Station, Texas. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Emily Davis (fiancé Jared Bell), Katie Davis, Kelsey Albritton (husband Tyler), Kaitlyn Thone (husband Tanner) and Kason Davis, along with three great grandchildren, Addy and Barrett Albritton and Miller Ann Thone.
Jamie will be deeply missed by his sisters, Pauline Moore, Pat McNeel, Glenda Jo Weeks, Judy Allen, and a host of cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Jamie Davis was born in Colmesneil, Texas in 1939. He graduated from Colmesneil High School, gave 4 years of military service to his country, and worked as a lineman for Gulf States Utilities Company in Port Arthur, Texas for more than 10 years. Following God’s guidance and his heart, Jamie moved his family back to Colmesneil where he owned Davis General Merchandise for more than 20 years. During those years, he was an avid rancher and a member of the Texas Cattleman’s Association.
Jamie’s most beloved service was to his church, First Baptist Church of Colmesneil, Texas, where he served as a deacon, led Sunday School, ministered to widows, and served on numerous committees. When a loved one leaves us, we have sadness but our joy is found in knowing they are rejoicing in Heaven. Jamie had that assurance because he accepted the Lord at an early age. (Romans 10:9) The Bible promises us eternal life with our Savior and we have comfort knowing that we will one day see Jamie again, healed and whole.
“Would you know where I am? I am at home in my Father’s house – in the mansion Jesus prepared for me there. I am where I want to be – where I have long and often desired to be. I am no longer on a stormy sea- but in a safe and quiet harbor. My working time is done – I am resting! My sowing time is done – I am reaping! I am perfect in holiness; grace is swallowed up in glory! I see God; I see Him as He is; not as through a glass darkly...but face to face!” (excerpt written by Matthew Henry)
Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Davis Cemetery in Colmesneil, Texas. Officiating was Brother Bo Owens.
Memorials may be made to Davis Cemetery, 4072 CR 3900, Colmesneil, Texas 75938.
Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas.
