James Mitchell Davis Sr.

James Mitchell Davis Sr., age 89, of Asheboro, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Mr. Davis was born in Moore County on October 19, 1932 to Neil and Gladys Turner Davis.

In addition to his parents Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife Annie Gardner Davis, and sons James Davis Jr., Roger Davis and Billy Davis.

He is survived by his daughter Peggy Yates of Trinity; step daughter Vivian Davis (Junior) of Biscoe; step daughter Renetta Brown (Rodney) of Randleman;  daughter in law Beth Davis of Asheboro and brother Gilbert Davis (Phyllis) of Robbins.  Grandchildren BJ Parkerson, LeAnne Brower, Derrick Bramblett, Chad Davis, Jimmy Davis, Jennifer Myrick, Rhonda Kernodle, William Davis, Melinda Duncan, Jessica Davis, Aaron Davis, Dawn Davis, and Michael Davis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Phillips Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pm.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Dover Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.

The Davis family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.