Davis was a standout two-way football player for the Tigers from 1960-64. After blocking a field goal against Livingstone as a freshman midway through the season, he moved into the starting lineup and never went back to the bench.
As a sophomore, Davis led the SIAC in receiving for much of the season, and finished as one of the league's top receivers. He is probably best known for his 50-yard catch against Florida A&M.
Despite his success as a receiver, Davis' specialty was on defense. From his left defensive end position, opposing teams could not run to his side. In a 1963 season preview, the end position on both offense and defense was listed as one of the team's strengths, led by the senior Davis.
A native of Anderson, South Carolina, Davis was a three-sport athlete at Westside High School. He received an athletic scholarship to play football at Benedict, where he played for three years under Coach Willis Bracey and his senior year under Coach P.B. Parks.
Following his graduation from Benedict with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education, Davis went on to receive a Master's degree in Administration Supervision from Clemson University. He also studied at Mississippi State University and Brandeis University.
Davis spent six years as a teacher and coach at J.S. Wright High School in Abbeville, S.C. He retired as Chief Operation Officer at GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission in Greenwood, S.C., after more than 40 years of service.
Davis has received many honors and accolades during his lifetime of service to others. He has received the Order of the Palmetto from the Governor of South Carolina, the Presidential Medallion from Piedmont Technical College, the President's Award from Southeastern Employment and Training Association, the Presidential Award from the South Carolina Community Action Partnership, the Donald L. Hollowell Leadership Award from the Atlanta alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He also received the Southeastern Region Volunteer Award from the Joint Action in Community Service and the key to the city from the mayor of Abbeville, S.C.
His memberships include Royal Baptist Church, and lifetime memberships to NAACP, Kappa Alpha Psi and Southeastern Employment and Training Association.
Davis currently resides in Fayetteville, Ga., with his wife, Angela Williams Davis.
