J.J. Davis
April 5, 1925 ~ June 18, 2010
J.J. "Pinky" Davis, 85, went to be with the Lord on June 18th, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Pinky was born on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 1925 in Holden, Louisiana to Londy and Annabelle Menger Davis. He graduated from Freer High School and Texas A and I University with a Degree in Oil and Gas Engineering. Pinky proudly served his country as a US Marine during World War II working with the Navajo Indian code talkers. Pinky was loved and respected for 60 years as he worked in the South Texas oil fields. Pinky married Esther Ruth Johnson, the love of his life on May 4th, 1951. Together they raised two sons, Guy (Meli) and Michael and a daughter, Denise Davis. A granddaughter, Jennifer Robinson and her two children, Cody and Katy also survive. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at the Meadowlawn Tribute Center, 5415 E. Houston St. San Antonio, Texas 78220. In lieu of flowers, send love to your family or a donation to your favorite charity.
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My thoughts and sympathies are with the family, and I am sure that he left an empty place in the world with his departing, however timely it may have been.
God Bless you All. He was a Great Guy…I know my brother Melvin Moody will be there to welcome him to their new home….Friends forever are great. So many memories….Driscoll and all…
My Dearest brother “Pinky”, is was you that guide me through my Journey of Life, and your loving wife, Ruthie, the love, the joy, the guidence and most of all the praying and the unity of the Family, and how we will all unite one day to share the love, the joy and the togetherness once again. I thank the Good Lord for giving me you to guide and share precious moments in our lives. I will wait for your loving arms once again. May the Good Lord Bless all your family, Ruthie, Denise, Guy, Mike, Jennifer and comfort them at this time. We love you all!! Always with love and prayers, Nancy, Misty, Kristy, Tonya Moore.
Dear Ruth and family, we are so sorry for your loss, but happy for the many years yow enjoyed and loved Pinkie. He was a fine man and friend. We know he will be lovingly welcomed to heaven by Lee and Ruth. What fun you two couples had together.
Dearest Denise, Fred and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and that we will keep you all in our prayers.
God bless you all, we are praying for you in your time of sadness. With deepest condolences.
Denise, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and God will comfort you at this time. Your friend, Raynette
I remember Pinky and Ruth always being there at church when I was growing up here in Alice. I have fond memories of them and what caring Christians they were. May God be with you and strengthen you during this time. In Christian Love, Patty Foster
Dear Denise: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers for you and your family. Nelda
Guy: I just heard about Pinky’s passing last night and thus, missed the service–I’m so soory. You Dad was a really fine man who made me laugh on more than one occasion. I regret not having seen him and your Mom in many years. Anything I can do, don’t hesitate. Your friend, Z.
Our prayers are with you.
I am sorry for your loss. Pinky was a great man and a favorite of mine. He will certainly be missed but he is also headed to be with his old buddies.God Bless.
Dearest Ruth and family, We were so sorry to hear of Pinky’s passing. You were great friends and neighbors. And we will never forget the good times we had playing golf and bridge.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless you.
Dear Mrs.Davis, I was so sorry to hear about Mr.Davis. He was such a good man and will surely be missed.I know the Lord will be with you as you go on with your life. Keep your faith strong and all will work out for the best.
Dear Ruth and family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss of Pinky. He was such a good friend to my parents, as you were also, Ruth, and you will both be forever in my heart. My condolences to Guy, Denise, and Michael as well.
Dear,Ruth,Mike,and rest of the family,we were saddened to hear of Pinky’s passiing we met at the Javelinafootball games we were so delighted to be in Section D row 12 seat 27 & 28 in fronmt of row 13 and seat 27 &28 looked forward to seeing you each year, then our Ms. Ruth had her stroke and then it was Pinky in failing health, but we made a point of coming by at to visit you in at the nursing home, which was sad and now Pinky is gone and Ruth has moved to S.A. but I’m hearing good things about you doing some walking with some help.But we will certianly miss Pinky, we pray God will comfort you as only He can. Love you Ruth and pray for you and will miss both of you, it was such a pleasure visiting with two, such a sweet couple.Mike take care. Love, Marvin and Faye
To my friend, Denise, You know that I understand your sorrow. I wish that I had known your dad personally. In a way, I guess I have come to know him through listening to you share your memories of him. Sounds like he was a wonderful husband and father. I know that he will be greatly missed by you, your mom and your brothers. Your daddy raised a precious daughter. Our friendship is one of my greatest blessings. Love you, Dianne
We were sadden to hear of your loss. Since we were friends and neighbors for many years there are lots of memories. The “rusty” nails are still on the company books. May you soon feel God’s healing and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.