James Arthur Davies, 85, of West Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 13, surrounded by his family, at Neighborhood Hospice. He was the husband of Carol Fry Davies, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

Born on Sept. 13, 1930 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late William J. and Mary Elizabeth Edwards Davies.

Jim was raised in Williamsport, where he learned his love for the outdoors and the simple beauty of nature. Hiking, fishing, and playing sports with his friends filled his youth. He graduated from South Williamsport High, where he played basketball.

He served his country in the US Navy Air Group, and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. Later in life he enjoyed his squadron reunions with this group.

After the Korean War, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Carol Fry Davies and went on to graduate from his beloved Alma Mater, Penn State University with a business degree, and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He went to work with RCA shortly after graduating. Jim retired as the vice president of GE RCA Patent Licensing after a long and impressive career that took him all over the world. He was elected to Who’s Who in America in 1976 through his retirement.

Jim believed in serving his community and contributed in many ways. He was elected fire commissioner for Pocantico Hills Fire District, N.Y. in the 1970’s and later appointed to the Board of Directors of the Midway Fire and Rescue of Pawley’s Island, S.C. He also served as president of the Litchfield Plantation Home Owners Association in Pawley’s Island, SC. as well as the Waccamaw Council of Property Owners Associations in South Carolina.

He was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and was an avid golfer and tennis player for many years. He also was an amateur radio operator, making wireless contacts with more than 150 different countries. He received the honor of election to the DX Century Club from the American Radio Relay League, Inc.

As a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, Jim served on numerous Church councils over the years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Stephen Davies and his wife Elizabeth of Sandy Hook, Conn.; one daughter, Christina D. Sappey and her husband Jonathan of West Chester, and five grandchildren, Julia, Truman and Henry Sappey and Jennifer and James Davies.

He was predeceased by one brother, William Ronald Davies.

You are invited to visit with Jim’s family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, , at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Road (& Route 82) in Unionville. His Memorial service will follow at 11. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 178, Unionville, PA 19375 or to Penn State University, 27 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1500 (giveto.psu.edu)

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.