| Joe W. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis in February 1970 | |
| 64th Mayor of Huntsville | |
| In office 1968–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Hearn |
| Succeeded by | Steve Hettinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1918-10-22)October 22, 1918 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 1992(1992-11-14) (aged 74) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| 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. 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. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.
Tributes
The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team from 1985 through 2014, is named in his honor. 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.
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. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- "New Market Celebrates its History" (PDF). The Huntsville Historical Review. Vol. 17, no. 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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