Joe W. Davis

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 Huntsvilles 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.

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