Leon N. Davis

Background

Davis, Leon N. was born on June 14, 1916 in Toron, Czechoslavkia. Son of Zigmond and Jennie Davis. came to the United States, 1922.

Education

Student, University Wichita, 1934-1936.

Career

Assistant manager, Helzberg's Jewelry, Wichita, 1934-1936; assistant manager, Corrigan Jewelers, Houston, 1944-1950; president, Corrigan Jewelers, Houston, 1950-1982; Chairman of the Board, Corrigan Jewelers, Houston, 1982-1996; retired, 1996.

Achievements

• Leon N. Davis has been listed as a noteworthy retailer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the board of directors Temple Beth Israel, Houston, 1960-1970. Member Westwood Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1960-1970), Retail Merchats Association (board directors since 1950), Fine Jewlers Guild.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, reading.

Connections

Married Ida Sarah; children: Ronald, Daryl, Norman.

Father:

Zigmond Davis

Mother:

Jennie Davis

Spouse:

Ida Sarah

child:

Norman Davis

child:

Ronald Davis

child:

Daryl Davis