Jimmy Rowland Davis' Obituary
Jimmy Rowland Davis of Albemarle, NC, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle Chapel. The service will be officiated by Rev. Ken McRae and Rev. Shad Hicks. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 PM until 1:45 PM. In accordance with his wishes, his cremains will be scattered off the coast of Southport, NC.
Mr. Davis was born January 16, 1940, in Stanly County to the late William Alexander Davis and Ruth Helms Davis. Jimmy worked two jobs most of his life. He worked in the well business his father started from the time he was a young boy until about 20 years ago. He also retired from Collins & Aikman after 36 years of service. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, of Oakboro, NC, and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard in Albemarle.
Jimmy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was especially fond of rabbit hunting, crappie fishing, and gardening. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, love for the outdoors, and devotion to his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emily Angeline Davis, who passed away on January 15, 2025, and sister, Patsy Speight.
He is survived by two sons, Barry Davis (Darla) of Albemarle, NC, and Eric Davis (Amy) of Myrtle Beach, SC; one brother, Laverne Davis (Ethel) of Oakboro, NC; one sister, Elaine Harris (Larry) of Granite Falls, NC; four grandchildren, Whitney Morton, Nicholas Davis, Michael Lentz, and Marshall Hervey; and six great-grandchildren, Maxton Morton, Adelaide Hervey, Roland Hervey, Beatrice Hervey, Maysie Lentz, and Blakely Lentz.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro, NC 28129.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Davis family.
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