Background
Davis, Thomas Henry was born on March 15, 1918 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Egbert L. and Annie (Shore) Davis.
Davis, Thomas Henry was born on March 15, 1918 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Egbert L. and Annie (Shore) Davis.
Student, University Arizona, 1939. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wake Forest University, 1984.
Aircraft salesman, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., Winston-Salem, 1940;
vice president, treasurer, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., 1941-1943;
president, treasurer, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., 1943-1981;
Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, treasurer, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., 1981-1983;
chairman of the executive committee, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., 1983-1988. Board directors Brendles, Inc. Director emeritus Wachovia Corporation, Duke Power Company, ALLTEL Corporation, USAir, Inc.
;member Winston-Salem Redevelopment Commission, Utilities Commission, 1955-1975.
Trustee Wake Forest University. Member Soaring Society of America, Newcomen Society, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce (past president, Distinguished Community Service award 1986), Pi Kappa Alpha (Order of West Range). Clubs: Rotary, Forsyth Country, Old Town (Winston-Salem).
Wings (New York City, Distinguished Achievement award 1989). Skyline Country (Tucson).
Married Nancy Carolyn Teague, October 28, 1944. Children: Thomas Henry, Winifred (Mistress Blackwell Bennett Pierce), George Franklin, Nancy (Mistress Nancy McGloughlin), Juliana Davis (Mistress Steven West).