James Michael Davis, 71, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025.
Born on December 12, 1953, to the late Edward Lee and A. Lorraine (Cronin) Davis, Jim was a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of 1972. He dedicated many years of service to the Union Pacific Railroad as a skilled machinist and mechanic. His leadership and commitment to his fellow
workers led him to serve as General Chairman for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sharon Davis; his brother, Edward L. Davis, Jr.; and his nephew, Timothy Miller.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Rhonda Davis; his daughters, Felicia (Chad) Wilson, Lindsey Conaway, Janae (Justin) Blew, and Jamalin Davis (partner Matthew Ellis); his sons, Jacob and Tyler Davis; and his cherished grandchildren, Autumn McWilliams, Nadia, Amana, Jaxson, and Kingsley Blew. He is also survived by his sister, Sandy Pihlgren; his brother, William (Dee) Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Jim’s legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family will be remembered always.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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The memories you all made are blessings and will remain in your hearts for eternity. Jim may be gone but will never be forgotten. Sending thoughts if love and courage as you go through this difficult time.
Rest In Paradise Mr Davis
My sincere condolences to your family and everyone that loved you
( I’m Jamalin’s friend )
You will be missed! Jim you were such a guy!
You will be missed Unc!!!
Wonderful man, he will be missed
So sad, great man thoughts and prayers to all!
Such a kind and generous man, my heart breaks for the family, he loved yall so much. you guys are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry, for your loss. I will always remember the good memories. I love you Jimmy.
Rest In Peace,
Jim was a good man and a friend and a lot of fun Railroad tournaments. RIP my friend
Jim, thank you for your contribution to the Labor Movement. The IAM will never forget your lifelong commitment to improving wages and working conditions for our Members.
He was a good friend and leader to my late husband Jim. He will be missed.
You will be missed my friend; I will cherish all the laughs we had together! Thank you for representing LL325 and the IAM, you were great at what you did. May God Bless you and your family!
I remember when I became a general chairman, Jim Davis was one of the first general chairman to help me as a new GC. He and I worked well together over the years representing the members of Union Pacific Railroad. Jim had a passion for baseball and he and I went to several baseball games across the country at different stadiums, I will miss those times. He was a great guy and a great friend and will truly be missed. Sending condolences to Rhonda and his family.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Always enjoyed our time together. May God bless Jim and the Davis family.
Many fond memories of the Davis family
Jim was a great friend! Lorraine and I are thinking of you and your family Rhonda.
Will be remembered by many as a kind Christian man who loved his family and worked hard all his life. Rest in peace. Heaven is a beautiful reward
he was a great man and railroader he will be miss i work with him at the railroad
Really sorry and saddened of the passing of JIM Davis.. He is a man of honor, dedication with upmost integrity. He is well respected by all the IAM Railroad members he serviced. There are not enough words to describe his friendship andt support he gave me. I will really miss him. Rest in Peace Jim.
Thoughts and prayers for Davis family, you will be missed my friend thank you for your guidance and knowledge at LL 325
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