James Davis Passing

James Davis, long-time Center member and dedicated meditation student, died  on Thursday, February 13, ending a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

An Interfaith Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, March 8 at Kadampa Center.

Jim, we will miss your kind ways, sense of humor and sharp dress. 

Obituary:

James Harry Davis, Jr. was born in Raleigh on August 26, 1949 and passed away on February 13, 2020 at the Brian Center in Durham with his special friend Venerable Khando by his side, ending a long and courageous battle with cancer. His parents James H. Davis, Sr. and Edna Partin Davis predeceased him.

Jim was a graduate of Broughton High School and NC State University.  He served as a photographer in the US Army, including 21 months in Vietnam. For 17 years he scouted locations and props for commercial still photographs as well as film and video crews.

Jim was an avid walker/hiker and reader. He attended Horne Memorial United Methodist Church and was a participant and leader in the ALPHA course. He led and enjoyed meditation at the Kadampa Center, a Buddhist organization.

Jim is survived by many cousins: including Ron Partin (Mollie), Phil Partin (Susan), Brenda Hill (Steve), Jerry Partin (Kim Dunlap), and numerous close friends.

An interfaith memorial service will be held at the Kadampa Center in Raleigh on March 8^th at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eno River Association (4404 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27712)