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James B Davis (Jim) passed away peacefully in the care of Clarehouse, Dec. 12,2016. Born Jan 12, 1933 in Tulsa, he built a life in Bixby with his wife & children. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Helen Davis; his brothers, Ralph & Joe Davis. He is survived by his wife, Betty, Bixby; children, Bobette Downing, Tulsa, Van Downing (wife Patrice), Wichita, KS, Helen Davis Meador (husband Jim), Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Rhys Davis, Austin, TX, Chaston Adams, Tulsa, & David Downing of Wichita, KS, and 3 great grandchildren; Cali, Emmi, and Cannon Adams, Tulsa. When we hear Chet Atkins on guitar, we know you are picking with him in heaven. You will be missed! In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to

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