James Harold Davis, 93, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, having lived a very rich and full life.

James was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Tiller Davis (Jon); parents, Lochran Davis and Lillie Ezell Davis; and parents-in-law, William Tiller and Ruth Douglas Tiller.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Rich Crouch, and their children, Davis and Laina Crouch; brother, Robert Davis (Betty); brother-in-law, Henry (Sarah); and 16 nieces and nephews and relatives.

James was born and raised in Dale County, Alabama, until the family moved to Akron, Ohio, for his high school years, where he graduated early to join the Navy. He then gained a degree in architecture from Auburn University, where he met Helen, his wife of 67 years. With the exception of seven years in Hawaii with Youth With a Mission – Kona, they resided in Dothan, Alabama, where they raised their children, served the community (Kiwanis Club – president, Full Gospel Businessmen – president), and led a community youth Bible study in their home. They moved to Washington state (1996) to be with family when their grandchildren were born and where he worked as an architect until he retired at age 80.

Hal had a clean joke or story for everyone he met. He loved to read, sing, eat ice cream, laugh, and tell of his life-changing love for God. He traveled to all 50 states and to more than 13 countries. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather – especially pleased that his grandchildren were both Christian missionaries. His favorite verse was: “A merry heart does good like a medicine" (Proverbs 17:22).

Because of COVID-19, there will be no public memorial service.

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