Birth date: Dec 17, 1927 Death date: Jan 7, 2015
John H. Davis, 87, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born to the late Max and Maude Davis in Ninety Six, SC in 1927. After graduating from Ninety Six High School, he joined the Navy where he spent 3 m Read Obituary
John was a GIANT in the parks and recreation profession, who inspired, encouraged and supported several generations of professionals. I first met John and Joyce, when I was a young professional and when John was the Executive Driector of NRPA. They were both so welcoming to me as a young professional. Our profession has lost a man who was very special to all of us. His contributions will not be forgotten.
Joyce and family ,
You should take pride and comfort in John's accomplishments in the Parks & Recreation field. He was one of the best!
Jim and Janice Peterson
Professor Emeritus Indiana University
John was truly one of the most outstanding leaders in the parks and recreation industry in the nation. I had the privilege of knowing John when he was the Executive Director of the National Recreation and Park Association, and was fortunate to have worked on several initiatives with him during his tenure.
He will be deeply missed by ALL that worked with John in promoting and enhancing quality park and recreation services in the United States.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Davis Family.
Steve Thompson, CEO
Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association
Past Chairperson of the National Recreation and Park Association
Fred Buechner said "a vocation is where your great joy meets the worlds great need". John had a vocation, and he shared it with all. Most of all he shared it with young men and women like me. I will attempt to emulate him and I will never forget Patriarch John H. Davis. Charles Exley
