James Alfred "Barbados" Davis

DAVIS, Mr. James Alfred "Barbados" - age 78, passed away, Monday, January 6, 2014 at St. John Hospital Macomb. Family hour 10:30AM Saturday, January 18, 2014 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N Perry St., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM. Pastor Samuel Johnson, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30AM Saturday. Mr. Davis will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2:00PM- 8:00PM Friday. James Alfred Davis was born on March 26, 1935 in Saint Michael, Barbados the son of the late Tryphena Davis and John T. Braithwaite. Mr. Davis made his transition at the age of 78 years old into Eternal life to be with his Lord on January 6, 2014. Mr. Davis accepted Christ at an early age, he found comfort and worshiped at the “Prayer Temple of Love Cathedral” in Highland Park, MI where he faithfully served on the Deacon Board for over 30 years. He received his formal education in Barbados. Leaving for America in the early 60’s in pursuit of the American Dream, James proclaimed his American Citizenship and made Michigan his home where he was employed for General Motors for 34 years. He wanted to enrich his quality of life. He retired in 1999. James cherished his children, grandchildren and his Barbados heritage reflecting on countless proud memories to anyone that would listen. While reminiscing with the family, He NEVER forgot a Birthday or Holiday and would often provide memorable gifts. James was known as “Barbados” or “Jimmy” in the community. In his leisure time, he would frequently be found at “Fino’s” in the company of many special friends. He took great pleasure of mastering and playing Domino’s. James was also a member of the Jamaican Association of Michigan (JAM). Mr. Davis leaves to cherish his memory: children, Sandra St. Hill-Davis of London, England, Amia (Marcus) Harris of Southfield, MI, John Morton and Tracy Morton both of Auburn Hills Michigan; grandchildren, Carl, Candy, Virginia, Olivia, Nathaniel, John, Jermaine, Brenay, Larry and Layla; great grandchildren, Jarda, Ameira, Lurehout and Aiden; sisters, Keron, Violet, Esther and Vivian and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends, including special friend Siney Morton, Warren Skeete and Dr. Kingsley Thomas. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Tryphena Davis and John Braithwaite; and two sisters, Joyce and Myrtle.

James Alfred "Barbados" Davis

March 26, 1935 - January 6, 2014