Joe W. Davis | |
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64th[1] Mayor of Huntsville | |
In office 1968–1988 |
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Preceded by | Glenn Hearn |
Succeeded by | Steve Hettinger |
Personal details | |
Born | October 22, 1918 New Market, Alabama |
Died | November 14, 1992 Huntsville, Alabama |
(aged 74)
Profession | Educator, businessman |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Joe William Davis (October 22, 1918 – November 14, 1992) was a mayor of Huntsville, Alabama who served for five consecutive terms from 1968 to 1988. 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. He was a veteran of World War II. Married with a family, Davis was a Freemason and member of Helion Lodge#1 in Huntsville.
The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team, is named after Davis.
Preceded by Glenn Hearn |
Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama 1968—1988 |
Succeeded by Steve Hettinger |