James Dean Davis, 50, of Orrick passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home in Orrick.

James was born on Sept. 8, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Randall J. Davis and JoEllen Davis. James moved with his family to Orrick in 1978 and attended school at Orrick.

He was employed in the produce department at Harp’s Grocery Store in Richmond.

James was an excellent drummer and guitarist. He loved music and playing in local bands and had played in the band Evolution, and some other bands. He enjoyed attending concerts, reading and watching television.

James had a German shepard and husky mixed dog named Bubba that he dearly loved. The two had a special bond and spent lots of enjoyable times together until Bubba died a few years ago.

James was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James R. Davis and Joyce Ohden; and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Mickey Floerchinger, and Bill and Shirley Ross. He also was preceded by an uncle, John Ross.

Survivors include his father, Randall J. Davis of Orrick; mother, JoEllen Davis of Excelsior Springs; uncles, Mike Floerchinger and Rick Floerchinger, both of Cedar Rapids; aunts, Candace Allen (Chuck) of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Debra Evanoff, also of Iowa; cousins, Tracey Allen of Springville, Iowa, Travis Allen of Lisbon, Iowa and Trenay Hart of Billings, Montana. He also is survived by a special friend, Elizabeth Mellinger, of Harrisonville.

Visitation was from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services immediately followed at 7:30, also at the funeral home.

James was cremated following the services. Masks were required to attend the visitation and services.

Arrangements: Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick.