of Conway, AR
September 7, 1979 - July 25, 2025
James Earl Davis II, a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved son and loyal friend, passed away on July 25, 2025 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 45. Born on September 7, 1979 in Forrest City, Arkansas, James was the son of Penny and Earl Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Davis.
James is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Brooke and their precious daughters, Harper and Evy, who were the light of his life. He also leaves behind his mother, Penny Davis; his sister, Kylee Davis and a host of deeply loved nieces, extended family members and countless friends who will miss him dearly.
James graduated from Forrest City High School in 1997. Driven by a passion for knowledge, he went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management from UAMS and a Master's Degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. At the time of his passing, James served as the Director of Privacy Offices at the VA in Little Rock, a role he approached with dedication and integrity.
Above all, James was an incredible husband and father. Friends and family consistently remarked on what an exceptional and selfless dad he was. He cherished his family, always putting them first, and would do anything to ensure their happiness. His greatest joy was the time he shared with Brooke and their girls, creating lasting memories.
When he wasn't busy being an exceptional husband and father, James found solace and enjoyment in the outdoors. He loved fishing, camping, playing golf and had such an eclectic love for music.
James was widely known for his kindness and his willingness to help out wherever he could. He found true joy in serving others, often working diligently behind the scenes at Center Church where he was a faithful member and served on the church board. James possessed an incredible sense of humor and loved to make others laugh, brightening every room he entered. He was also an exceptional cook, delighting in preparing incredible meals for those he cared about.
James lived a life marked by deep character, exceptional integrity, selfless generosity and unwavering service to others. He was a true family man, an exceptional friend, and most importantly, a faithful follower of Jesus. His warmth, humor and compassionate spirit will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Center Church (1501 Scott St., Conway, AR 72034) on Saturday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM.
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34 Condolence(s)
Shannon de Kunffy
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Dear Brooke, Harper, and Evy : I am so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. James really was simply the best. He was much loved - as are you. May you find strength and a measure of peace in each other during this time. You are surrounded in love and prayers.
Deanna Hasty
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Brooke, Harper, and Evy, I am so very saddened for you. Your family is absolutely precious, and you hold a special place in my heart. I am lifting up prayers for peace and comfort. 💗
Andrea Brown
Friday, August 1, 2025
My heart is breaking for Brooke and the girls. James always made me laugh, and he knew how to bring a smile to my face even in my darkest times. He loved his family and friends fiercely and will be missed more than he could ever guess.
Mark Lewis
Friday, August 1, 2025
I am so deeply saddened by your horrible loss. Brooke, Harper, and Evy please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all the Lewis Family can do at anytime please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Jennifer Anderson
Friday, August 1, 2025
My deepest condolences to you. James was a wonderful person. He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to help. He was dedicated to his family as well as to his work at the VA. We will miss greatly.
Caquila McNeil
Friday, August 1, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to ALL of his the family and friends. James was always a wealth of knowledge and insight he will be missed dearly!!
Ray Doss
Thursday, July 31, 2025
I know James as a friend and coworker at VA. You could see he loved life, always wearing a big smile. I’ll miss our talks about Razorback sports. Know that I’m keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurel Breashears
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Brooke, Harper, Evy,
I’m sorry to learn about James’ passing. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you.
Love,
Laurel
Kim Leaton
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to you Brooke, Harper & Evy...may His arms wrap you and hold you as you move forward 🙏🙏
Brady Johnson
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Im praying for the Holy Spirit to bring you and your daughters comfort. I know you're grief is great so I pray for strength as well. My heart goes out to you.
Kendall & Hope Davenport
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Please know that your family is our thoughts and prayers. I remember the young James living next to Mrs. Davenport. When Kendall and I married James came over played basketball . Kendall said James would always want to play with the older boys. Ken , Keith and others. My heart felt much joy knowing he put Christ, family and friends first in his life. Our deepest condolences for his sweet wife, girls , and Kaylee and you.
Love
Kendall and Hope Davenport
Carol Ruscin
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
James we will miss your kindness, your humor and stories about your family
You never met a stranger and anyone needing help you made sure they got it.
You will be missed and prayers for your famil.
Delia"LEAH" Moss
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of James. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. James is the best. It was a blessing to work and knowing James. Sending my LOVE and Prayer. God bless you and family ❤️🙏
Olivia Johnson
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I feel blessed to call James my uncle. He was there when you needed a laugh, and there when you needed another opinion on life and anything that came with it. I remember the trail of grins and giggles he’d leave behind, and forever cherish all the camping trips together hoping I’d beat him at just one more game of cornhole eventually. He truly was the epitome of laughter and kindness, and always walked with a sense of joy around him. He wasn’t afraid to give you the tough life advice when it was needed, but it never came from anywhere other than a place of love, and it was always followed with a big ole James hug. He was a good man, and the perfect father and husband, nothing less than devoted.
Aunt Brooke, I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. He loved you so much and so passionately. I remember smiling up at you two as a girl because there was never anything other than just sweet, beautiful love between y’all. His love will stay with you forever and I just pray that you can lean on the Lord and family to make it through. I love you so much and will be here always.
Harper and Evy, you were his pride and joy in life. He loved being a dad, but he really loved being y’all’s dad. He truly enjoyed every moment of it and beamed when he talked about y’all. His love and strength is forever alive in both of you, and I hope it helps carry you through these moments. I’m so proud of you girls, your dad was too and he always will be proud of you. I’ll be here no matter what, no matter when, I love you.
Uncle James, you were a light to this world, one we can’t ever replace. Thank you for being you, for loving us all the way you did, and for all the stories left behind that will keep you in our hearts forever. Brooke, Harper, and Evy, I love you all so much and I’m here with open arms, and praying you can find comfort, always ❤️
Bob & Sylvia Davis
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Praying for this family. May God comfort you all in the days ahead as only our Heavenly Father can.
Bob & Sylvia Davis
(friends of Manja, Barry & girls)
Nancy Baxter
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Brooke, I’m so sorry for your loss. I still see you as the little girl I used to know. It’s so hard to think of you going through this grief. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
REV. F.T. SMITH JR.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
My condolences to the family. He was a devoted Cleveland Browns fan and a devoted VA employee. I enjoyed working with him.
May God comfort each and everyone of you.
Olivia Johnson
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I feel blessed to call James my uncle. He was there when you needed a laugh, and there when you needed another opinion on life and anything that came with it. I remember the trail of grins and giggles he’d leave behind, and forever cherish all the camping trips together hoping I’d beat him at just one more game of cornhole eventually. He truly was the epitome of laughter and kindness, and always walked with a sense of joy around him. He wasn’t afraid to give you the tough life advice when it was needed, but it never came from anywhere other than a place of love, and it was always followed with a big ole James hug. He was a good man, and the perfect father and husband, nothing less than devoted.
Aunt Brooke, I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. He loved you so much and so passionately. I remember smiling up at you two as a girl because there was never anything other than just sweet, beautiful love between y’all. His love will stay with you forever and I just pray that you can lean on the Lord and family to make it through. I love you so much and will be here always.
Harper and Evy, you were his pride and joy in life. He loved being a dad, but he really loved being y’all’s dad. He truly enjoyed every moment of it and beamed when he talked about y’all. His love and strength is forever alive in both of you, and I hope it helps carry you through these moments. I’m so proud of you girls, your dad was too and he always will be proud of you. I’ll be here no matter what, no matter when, I love you.
Uncle James, you were a light to this world, one we can’t ever replace. Thank you for being you, for loving us all the way you did, and for all the stories left behind that will keep you in our hearts forever. Brooke, Harper, and Evy, I love you all so much and I’m here with open arms, and praying you can find comfort, always ❤️
Jana Barnett
Monday, July 28, 2025
I enjoyed working for James at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was not only my supervisor but my friend. My heart breaks for you all. My deepest condolences 🙏
Vivian Lee Thiele
Monday, July 28, 2025
This just can't be. You are not supposed to leave us so soon. My heart aches. James you are a good man, & co-worker, I give spiritual hugs to you and your Family. I Will see you again one day.
Kim Thrower
Monday, July 28, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of James' passing. I remember fondly our time in the theatre at UCA. Continued prayers for his family and friends.
Starla Hunter
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying continually for you and your sweet girls. All my love, thoughts, and prayers for you during this difficult journey.
Lakeeshun T. Davis
Monday, July 28, 2025
James will truly be missed. He helped me develop the convivence needed for my Privacy Program. We would share recipes, swap stories about our kids and their accomplishments. He was just a good friend to have. Thanks Brooke for sharing him with his VA family. I will continue to pray for you and the girls as I know how much he loved you and them.
Forever
FOIA/Privacy
AVAHCS
Emily May
Monday, July 28, 2025
I've known James just about my entire life - as long as I can remember.
Anybody who has met James will agree - to know him is to laugh with him. His infectious, sharp, humor is bested only by his genuine love & care for those around him.
James' death is a tragedy and far, FAR too soon. His loss is devastating to our entire family, but I know he lives on with Harper, Evy, & Brooke, who he clearly loved so very much.
To Brooke, Harper, & Evy: we love you so much & are mourning right here with you.❤️
To James: We all miss you so much already. Listening to 'Peanut Butter Jelly Time' & thinking of you.
Lakeeshun Davis
Monday, July 28, 2025
I'm at a lost for words. We would talk every week several times via Teams. I'm so glad to have known you...thanks Brooke for sharing him. I'm going to miss him sharing recipes with me, hearing him talk about the girls, and being my sounding board voice of reasoning.
Forever FOIA/Privacy
Erin Johnson
Monday, July 28, 2025
James was such an amazing person. I don’t even know where to begin when talking about James. He loved Brooke, Harper and Evy so fiercely. He was there for you, no matter what. He was a hard working man. If you were down, he always had some kind of silly joke to make you smile. He would do anything for anyone and he would think nothing of it. I was so lucky to have James as my brother-in-law. He loved with all his heart and wasn’t afraid to show you that love.
Brooke - I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. James was such an amazing husband for you and you two fit so perfectly. He loved you with everything, as you did him. He lit up every time you walked in the room and would shout from the mountain tops just how much he loved you. I love you so much, Brooke. Whatever you need, we are here.
Harper and Evy - You girls had such a loving, caring and goofy Dad. He would’ve done anything in this world for you. He was so proud to be Harper and Evy’s dad. He was a girl dad and proud of it!! We are here for you girls if you ever need anything. We love you both so much.
The world isn’t going to be the same without James in it. We have lost a great light. I will miss you, James. Thank you for your advice and always being willing to jump in and help, no matter what. Thank you for being there. Thanks for the silly jokes. We loved you so much.
Brooke, Harper and Evy - We love you and you are in our hearts and prayers. Please let us know what you need. 💜 💜
Starla Hunter
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying continually for you and your sweet girls. All my love, thoughts, and prayers for you during this difficult journey.
Pam Carter
Monday, July 28, 2025
We will truly miss you, we love your mom and family very much. Praying for God to wrap your family in his arms and bless them every day. Love you. Aunt Pam
Tina Cikanek
Monday, July 28, 2025
I was so incredibly saddened to hear about the sudden passing of James. He truly was a great guy, and I always looked forward to our visits at ArHIMA state meetings and especially at the Assembly on Education. His presence will be deeply missed by so many of us in education. If you knew James, he felt like a part of your family.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
Ellen Dukes-Rackley
Monday, July 28, 2025
Brooke, you and family are in my prayers daily. I’m so sorry for your loss but grateful for the promise of heaven.
Alicia (Szypulski) Crisante
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am so saddened to hear this devastating news. Please know that family/friends…near and far…share the sorrow in your hearts. Prayers for you all…Much Love!!!…(Alicia)
Laura Newlin
Monday, July 28, 2025
My Darling Brooke, Harper and Evy, we are so incredibly blessed to have had the pleasure to know your husband and father, James. What an amazing life he lived. It has always been clear how very much he loved you all and his heartfelt service to the Lord was always evident. I’ve told our friends here that if you looked up in the dictionary “The Perfect Family”, your picture would be there!! He brought smiles to the faces of those he met and I never heard him speak an unkind word, ever!! Although our time together was brief, it will be cherished forever. Please know how very much we love you girls!! I’m so glad you’re mine!!! 💜💜💜
Scott Johnson
Monday, July 28, 2025
James was an example of what a devoted husband and father should be. If you knew James, you knew he loved and cherished his family. I will strive to treat my wife the way James did Brooke. There was never a more doting husband. He was a good uncle to my girls, even when I was in no state to be the same to his. He was a shoulder to cry on and a man who would give you real advise Not what you wanted to hear but the LOVING TRUTH.
There’s a light missing from the world now. He left more love behind in his tragically short life than people twice his age. When I die, I want people to remember me and my legacy the way people do James’. A legacy of LOVE FAMILY AND SERVICE.
I will forever miss my fishing buddy. I will always miss the man who would tell me I was wrong and needed to adjust. I will cheer for the browns in your memory.
Brooke my little sister I love you. My heart aches for you. I have no words. Harper, Evy you girls are so beautiful and strong. You were the light of your father’s life. He lives on through you. We love you. Please know you are all loved With all my love and condolences ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Kellie Schmidt
Sunday, July 27, 2025
James was a good friend and coworker. He could always make me laugh with his quick wit and stories. The love for his family was evident in every conversation. James was so proud of you all! I pray you will feel God's peace and comfort now and in the days to come.