Joe W. Davis (politician)

Joe W. Davis
64th[1] Mayor of Huntsville
In office 1968–1988
Preceded by	Glenn Hearn
Succeeded by	Steve Hettinger
Personal details
Born	October 22, 1918(1918-10-22) New Market, Alabama
Died	November 14, 1992(1992-11-14) (aged 74) Huntsville, Alabama
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.

Tributes

The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team, is named after Davis.

References

1. ^ Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Davis was the 8th to hold the title of "Mayor."

Preceded by Glenn Hearn

Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama 1968—1988

Succeeded by Steve Hettinger

Persondata
Name	Davis, Joe W.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	October 22, 1918
Place of birth	New Market, Alabama
Date of death	November 14, 1992
Place of death	Huntsville, Alabama

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