James Davidson

James Paul Davidson, 33, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1982, in Cape Girardeau to James H. and Kimberley A. McCormick Davidson. He married Trisha Klipfel on Nov. 3, 2012.

James was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School and attended Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri.

He was a chef at several prominent restaurants in Springfield, Missouri, and Cape Girardeau. He also was a DJ (Shagee) for many years in the central United States. For the past several years he was employed by Ex/Cel, where he was the senior computer technician.

He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing disc golf, mushroom hunting, attending concerts with his brother, Jesse, and uncle John, fishing, hunting and hiking, but above all, he enjoyed and loved nothing more than spending time with his three children.

He is survived by his wife; his children, Braydon James, Raelyn Marie and Ellie Jo; his parents, Kimberley A. McCormick Davidson of Cape Girardeau and James H. (Penny) Davidson of Scott City; two brothers, Jesse (Danielle) Davidson of Cape Girardeau and Levi Davidson of Scott City; a sister, Moriah Davidson of Scott City; maternal grandmother, Betty McCormick; paternal grandmother, Barb Rhymer; four uncles, Greg (Becky) Davidson, Shawn McCormick, Vince McCormick and David McCormick; two aunts, Melinda "Mindy" (John) Dodd and Angie Osborne; a niece, Avery Davidson of Cape Girardeau; a nephew, Dylan Kershaw; cousins, Tatum Dodd, Riley Dodd, Mollie Davidson and Connor Davidson, his godson, all of Cape Girardeau, Kimberley Stillings of Sheffield, Pennsylvania, and David Osborne of Fort Lee, Virginia; along with many more cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joan (his "JoJo") Pribble Davidson and James E. Davidson; paternal great-grandparents, Ralph C. and Raye Marie Davidson; maternal grandfather, David McCormick; and paternal grandfather, Jesse "Jet" Rhymer.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until time of service Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the Rev. Kim Ferguson officiating.

The family would like to thank their friends and extended family for the love and support they have received during this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the children's education fund at Edward Jones Investments, 839 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or by calling Edward Jones Investments at (573) 335-8274.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.