HAVERHILL - James Robert Davidson, 27, lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away on October 9, 2015, after a long battle of addiction to heroin.

Jimmy was born and raised in Haverhill and attended Haverhill schools. He was a giving person who enjoyed sports, music, and sharing hugs. Jimmy was full of love, he loved life, he loved his family, he loved his friends, and most of all he loved his son. He will be missed always and longer. "We all love you Jimmy, 4eva8."

His family wants all to recognize that "the struggle to stay clean is worth it, get help, because you are worth it."

Jimmy's surviving family members include his cherished son, Aydin Lee Davidson and his mother Valerie Gonzales; father, Steven Davidson and wife Roz of Loudon, NH; mother, Nicole Alvarez and Jimmy's step-father, Christian of Haverhill; siblings, Steven Harley Davidson, Jacob Davidson and Christian Arias; grandmothers, Paula Chaisson and Ann Martin of Haverhill; aunt Heather Chaisson; uncle Paul Martin and wife Sue; several cousins and many, many friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 14, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street (Rte. 125), Haverhill from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jimmy's memory may be made to Aydin Lee Davidson College Fund, c/o Bank of America, Account No. 4663979998, 191 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.