James "Jim" Walter Davis

James “Jim” Walter Davis, 76, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ocie B. Massalon Davis, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Jim was born on December 2, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late James Earle Davis and Jean Elizabeth Mary Wells Davis. Jim grew up in Leicester, United Kingdom where he joined the English Army, third battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment at Bury Saint Edmunds. Upon his return to the United States, he was drafted into the US Army. After his service in the US Army, he joined the Sheriff’s Department in Thomas County, Georgia where he served for 8 years. Jim moved to Charleston in 1987 and joined the City of Charleston Police Department, where he served as a Police Officer and Detective until he retired in 2009. 

Jim joined the Charleston Elks Lodge #242 and Does Lodge #231 was an active member for 31 years. Jim served as Exalted Ruler from 2014-2015 and was Tiler at the time of his passing. 

In his spare time, Jim enjoyed golfing, traveling with his wife, spending time with his family, and hanging out at the Loose Stool Saloon.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sisters, Gaile Barrs, and Lynda Huckerby; daughters, Amy Friedel, Jean Knight, and Danise Hirdler; son, Adam Davis; step-daughters, Hope Carter, and Dawn Miller; step-son, Jesse Massalon, III; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lendon Davis.

Memorials may be made to Charleston Elks Lodge #242, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407.

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