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Atlanta -- James A. "Beamer" Davis, 53, of Atlanta, formerly of Armington, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6:10 p.m. near Washington, Ill.

Funeral Services for Mr. Davis will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Atlanta Christian Church.

Burial will be at a later date in the Atlanta Cemetery.

James Andrew Davis was born on January 2, 1959, in Bloomington, the son of Andrew Wesley and Margaret Hildebrandt Davis.  He married Tina Ditchen on May 26, 1985. She preceded him in death. He later married Debbie Twyman on February 23, 2006. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother: Margaret Davis of Atlanta, his children: Jamie Michelle Davis of Bloomington, Nicole Marie Davis of Normal, Alyssa (Josh) Smith of Cincinnati, Oh., Ashley (Joe) Davis of Lincoln, Grandchildren: Aydon James Davis, Rilen Kisner, Aubree Auth, AShton Auth, Ethan Smith, Addison Davis, Cooper Smith. His siblings: Marty Davis, Dee Ann (Butch) Demling, Mary Davis Crismon, Barb (Jack) Powell, Linda davis, Wesley (Bobbie) Davis, Honeah (Tom) Rush.  Many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.

He worked out of the Union Labor Hall. He worked for Cullinan for 23 years and most recently for Stark Excavation.

His hobbies included being a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan, computer games, listening to old music that he grew up with, cooking and eating.

He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, true friend and an amazing person with the kindest most gentle heart there ever was. There will be a huge void in our hearts for all that knew him. His nickname was "Beamer" because he always had a smile on his face.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home.