James Woody Davis

1949-2024

James Woody Davis (75) of Dadeville, AL passed away on March 2, 2024.

James, fondly known as Woody, was born to James (Jim) and Wilma Davis on January 26, 1949 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was a talented musician and loved playing his Baby Grand piano. He attended Free Will Baptist College (Welch College) in Nashville, TN where he met the love of his life Sandra Eubanks. He later graduated from Birmingham Southern with a degree in Accounting. Woody worked in Banking for over 30 years and was loved and respected in the Banking community. After retiring, Woody and Sandra followed their children and grandchildren to Florida and enjoyed twelve years in that community. Woody was very active in their church, Chapel at Crosspoint, Santa Rosa Beach. He served on the Board and as Treasurer for many years. He loved to talk about his church.

Woody held many titles in his life, from musician to Executive Vice President, but his most treasured role was Granddaddy. He loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren, Drew and Sarah. He spent many hours watching them play different sports and always being the supportive grandparent.

Woody loved his family so much. He was an Amazing Dad and Granddaddy. If you spent more than a minute talking with him, he was going to talk to you about his family and how proud he was of them.

Aside from his love of music, Woody was a passionate Alabama fan. For over 20 years he and Sandra were Alabama Football Season ticket holders and loved to tailgate. If you were near their motorhome on tailgate weekends, you were sure to enjoy great food and his tales of growing up in Tuscaloosa, selling programs so he could get into the football games.

Woody is survived by his wife of 55 years Sandra, two children, Heather (Russ) Pinckard of Dadeville, AL, Jon Davis of Titus, AL and two grandchildren, Drew Pinckard of Niceville, FL and Sarah Pinckard of Auburn, AL. He is also survived by his sister and her husband, Sara and Glenn Poston of Murfreesboro, TN and many nephews, niece and cousins. He will be missed by many but especially by his family.

Woody's family will host a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11am with visitation at 10am. The service will be at Frederick- Dean Funeral Home in Opelika, AL. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Chapel at Crosspoint, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Benevolent Fund.