James "Nemo" Douglas Davis Obituary in Jackson at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For James "Nemo" Douglas Davis

Funeral services will be Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Mount Nebo Baptist Church, 1245 Tunica Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial in Garden Memorial Park, 8001 US Highway 49, Jackson, MS 39209.

From the rising of the sun on February 7, 1949 until the going down of the same September 9, 2019.

James Douglas “Nemo” Davis was born to James and Mary L. Davis. He was the second born of ten children.

James joined Mount Nebo M.B. Church at the age of five years old under the leadership of late Rev. Fred B. Black.

His schooling started at Christ the King and from there went on to Isabel Elementary School. He graduated from the first Jim Hill on Pearl Street with the class of 1967. From there he was drafted into the United State Army. After serving in the United State Army, he received a purple heart for bravery and received an honorable discharge. He then attended and graduated from the Jackson State University.

“Nemo” was multi-talent man, he was a brick layer, roofer, painter, floor finisher and a talented artist. Nemo was a man with many friends that never met a stranger. Nemo never had a disagreement with anyone that he couldn’t fix.

James “Nemo” leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Raynard Brooks of Fort Smith, AR, James Davis of New Orleans, LA; Ricco Course of Jackson, MS, daughter, Janea D. Davis of Jackson, MS, seven grandchildren, four sisters; Katherine Davis, Lucy Carter, Linda Crawford, Dr. Hursie Sullivan all of Jackson, MS; four brothers; Freddie Davis, Sr. (Jeanette), Claude Davis (Margaret), Anthony Davis, Calvin Davis all of Jackson, MS, many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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The Williams family sends their condolences. Nemo was truly like a dad to me. I was usually considered ti be his "first" child. Lol. From the many days at the pool hall to him telling me how smart and pretty I was, he was an amazing man that taught me that I could do anything! Sorry I couldn't make the service but I am there un spirit. We will continue to keep the family lifted in prayer. Reverend Taffiney Williams

Rest in peace, from Lynn ( your first son's mother)

Nemo, I will miss speaking to you as you sit outside in the chair with your legs crossed and one arm propped on the arm of the chair. Rest In Peace Nemo. You will be missed. Donna Lee McLaurin