James Dale Davis
July 21, 1958 - May 6, 2021
James Dale Davis, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital. The family will receive friends Monday, May 10 from 2 until 3 p.m. at Forbis & Dick – Stokesdale. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Westminster Gardens. Military honors will be rendered by the Rockingham County Honor Guard. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dale was born on July 21, 1958 the son of the late Willie and Jeannetta Davis. Dale served faithfully and honorably in the US Navy and the Army Reserves. He worked as an electrician and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Dale was a history buff and enjoyed studying wars, especially the Civil War period. He also enjoyed keeping up with current news and events, drawing, and following crime series on television. Dale also had an interest in classic cars, the ’67 Chevelle SS was his “dream car”. He was a loving father and brother and will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his daughters Ashley D. Tilley and her husband, Matthew and Brooke Davis and her fiancé’ Ethan Stewart; sister Ann Stewart and her husband, Michael of Mayodan; grandson Abraham Matthew Tilley; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Road, Suite 104, Greensboro, NC 27409 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Forbis & Dick Stokesdale is serving the Davis family and you are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.forbisanddick.com.
James Dale Davis, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital. The family will receive friends Monday, May 10 from 2 until 3 p.m. at Forbis & Dick – Stokesdale. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. at Westminster... View Obituary & Service Information