James A. McDavid

*** DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL EVENTS ARE POSTPOPNED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 27.***

James "Jimmy" A. McDavid, 77, of Ashville, OH passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Grayson, KY to the late Tracy and Dorthy (Lawson) McDavid. After high school he volunteered for the Army, serving as a sergeant in Vietnam. He was a fan of Americas Team, the Dallas Cowboys. He was a well liked and well known member of the community.

He is preceded in death by parents Tracy and Dorthy McDavid, son James J. McDavid, and siblings Ralph, Robert, Pat, Nadine, Arlene, Linda, and Sarah.

He is survived by daughter Mary McDavid. Siblings Gail McDavid, Rosalie Harris, and Shelia (Gordon) Moore. Grandchildren Bryan (Haley) McDavid, Jolynn McDavid, Destiny McDavid, Jimmy McDavid, Noah McDavid, Hannah McDavid, and Aliannah Meacham. Great-grandchildren Sophia Glover and Wyatt McDavid.

The funeral will be held at 1pm on TUESDAY, January 27th at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W Main St, Ashville, OH 43103. The family will receive friends from 11am until the time of the service. Interment at Harrison Township Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered at the funeral home due to the weather.