Joe W. Davis
| Joe W. Davis | |
|---|---|
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Davis in February 1970 | |
| 64th[1] Mayor of Huntsville | |
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In office 1968–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Hearn |
| Succeeded by | Steve Hettinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 22, 1918 New Market, Alabama |
| Died |
November 14, 1992 (aged 74) Huntsville, Alabama |
| Profession | Educator, businessman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Joe William Davis (October 22, 1918 – November 14, 1992) was an American politician who served as mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, for five consecutive terms from 1968 to 1988.[2] He unsuccessfully sought a sixth term. Davis is the second-longest serving mayor of Huntsville, behind only Alex W. McAllister.
Born in nearby New Market, Alabama, Davis had worked as a teacher and a businessman before becoming Huntsville's mayor.[3] He was a veteran of World War II. Married with a family, Davis was a Freemason and member of Helion Lodge #1 in Huntsville. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.[4]
Tributes
The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team from 1985 through 2014, is named in his honor.[5]
References
- ↑ Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Davis was the 8th to hold the title of "Mayor."
- ↑ "Huntsville's History of Mayors". City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ↑ "New Market Celebrates its History" (PDF). The Huntsville Historical Review 17 (1) (Huntsville, AL: The Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society). Winter–Spring 1990. p. 29. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Davis, Joe W.". Maple Hill Cemetery Map. City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ↑ Knight, Graham (June 9, 2010). "Joe Davis Stadium". Baseball Pilgrimages. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
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