James W. Davis, 66, and lifelong resident of Brookston, died at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Milner Community Healthcare in Rossville. He had been in failing health for the last three years. He was born September 26, 1945 in Lafayette to the late Lester and Elizabeth "Betty" Davis. He attended Round Grove elementary and Wolcott High School, earning his GED in 1967. His marriage was to Nancy Moore on June 18, 1967 in Fowler, Indiana. Mr. Davis worked in the Automotive Industry as a sales consultant for many years serving customers in White and Tippecanoe Counties. He attended the Catholic church and was a member of the NRA. Jim enjoyed fishing, reading and his daily interaction with his family, friends and customers. He will be sorely missed. Surviving are five sons, Carson Davis of Lafayette, Danny Davis (wife: Jamie) of Reynolds, Christopher "Chopper" Davis (wife: Dorothy) of Monticello, Courtney "Joey" Davis (wife: Christen) of Rossville and Clayton "Jimmy" Davis of Monticello and his two sisters, JoAnn Wilton (husband: Jack) of Lakeport, MI and Giselle Richardson of Lafayette. Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Aaron, Dani, Lyric, Victoria, Jasmine, Christian, Angelina, Trinity, Jonah, Macie, Nolan, Marleigh Jo, Preston, Gavin and Kyle and his great-grandchildren, Jeiden, Brynlee, Canann, Rhyker and Valencia. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Private family interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.