Background
Davis, John Henry was born on December 17, 1927 in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, United States. Son of Maxie R. and Maude (Wood) Davis.
Davis, John Henry was born on December 17, 1927 in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, United States. Son of Maxie R. and Maude (Wood) Davis.
Bachelor of Arts, Furman U., 1952; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1957.
Director, Parks and Recreation Department, Darlington, South Carolina., 1954-1956; superintendent, Parks and Recreation Department, Dalton, Georgia, 1957-1963; executive director, Georgia Recreation Committee, Atlanta, 1963-1973; associate and executive director, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Fairfax, 1973-1976; president, executive director, National Recreation and Park Association, Washington, since 1976.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1954. Fellow American Park and Recreation Society (president). Member Georgia Recreation and Park Society (professional, president).
Married Kathryn Joyce Coggins, August 11, 1951. Children— Kathryn, John Samuel, Rebecca.