Jimmy S. Davis, 66, of Salina, KS, passed away on August 4, 2025, at Via Christi St. Francis. Jimmy passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Kansas. Jimmy was the seventh of nine siblings. As a young man, he briefly served in the United States Army. Throughout his life, Jimmy mastered many different skills, from building houses to providing lawn care services.

Anyone who knew Jimmy knew he was never one to stand still and watch the grass grow—he was always doing something! He especially loved feeding the birds and squirrels each day. He also enjoyed fishing and often went with his brother Leroy. Whether they caught anything or not didn’t matter to Jimmy—what mattered was spending time with his brother.

Jimmy loved to laugh and joke with his family. He cherished the times they were all together and enjoyed family gatherings just as much as the food.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa; his father, Leroy Vargas; his brother, John Vargas; his sisters, Laura Cannon and Patti Tyler; and his brother-in-law, Kevin Wilson.

Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Amanda; his mother, Mary Vargas of Salina; his brothers, Michael Davis of Delaware and Leroy Vargas of Salina; and his sisters, Maria Koury of Pennsylvania, Rachel Rock of Salina, and Amy Vargas-Wilson of Salina, Kansas. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his special friends, Georgeann and Kenny.

A special thanks to Uncle Rick for being there whenever we needed him—for providing shelter, love, and compassion. We are truly grateful.

A “come and go” celebration of life will take place at Ryan Mortuary 137 N. 8th St., Salina, KS on Friday, August 8 from 6:00 – 8 p.m. Come share your memories with his family and friends. Jimmy liked his jeans and T-shirts, so please come dressed casually. Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary.