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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.
Joe W. Davis | |
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64th[1] Mayor of Huntsville | |
In office 1968–1988 | |
Preceded by | Glenn Hearn |
Succeeded by | Steve Hettinger |
Personal details | |
Born | Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. | October 22, 1918
Died | November 14, 1992 74) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. | (aged
Profession | Educator, businessman |
Religion | Presbyterian |
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]
The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team from 1985 through 2014, is named in his honor.[5] The stadium is under development to be the home of MLS Next Pro team Huntsville City Football Club whose inaugural season began in March 2023.
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