Marvin Eugene Davis

Marvin Eugene "JoJo" Davis of Orange Park, Florida went to celebrate Easter with his Heavenly Father Saturday, April 15, 2017.  He was born February 23, 1927 to Ernest and Agnes Davis in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Davis family moved to Orange Park in the 1930s.  At 18 he joined the 1st Marine Division and served during World War II, spending time in China. Marvin was a member of Moose International, Lake Shore Lodge 2020, and Island View Baptist Church.  He worked at Cotney Tire, as a diesel mechanic for Hall Construction and as a machinist for Civil Service, Navy at NAS Cecil Field until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman who loved shrimp above all other food and who shared his mechanical skills with anyone in need. As a long-time resident sometimes called "Curly" he loved to tell everyone that he was the official "night-mayor" of Orange Park.   Marvin is predeceased by his wife Joan, his parents, his brother Carlos, and sister Florine.  He is survived by his brother William A. Davis; three daughters, Claire D. Smith, Melissa D. West (fiancé Mark Eckles), and Martha D. Boatright (Brian); seven grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Josh Smith (Lori), Andrew West (Marjorie), Allison Mattox, Robin Catbagan (Neilson), Anja Boatright (Sergio), and Calla Boatright; great-grandsons Owen Catbagan and Grayson Mattox; great-granddaughters Isla Catbagan and Joanna Smith; numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.   Funeral Services in celebration of his life will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Moosehaven Chapel in Orange Park with Reverend Helen Taylor officiating.  The family will greet friends at the Chapel at 12:30 p.m. before the service.  Interment will be at Jacksonville Memory Gardens.   The family would like to thank Moosehaven and the staff for their care and devotion to Marvin during his residence there. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marvin’s name to Moose Charities, Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL or Island View Baptist Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000