Roy B. Davis
Roy B. Davis | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Halifax County district | |
| In office 1932–1957 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Howard P. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1887 Paces, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1960 (aged 72) Paces, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Halifax Memorial Gardens |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Blanche Crews Tune |
| Children | 3 |
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Roy B. Davis (November 22, 1887 – October 18, 1960) was an American politician and farmer from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Halifax County from 1932 to 1957.
Early life
[edit]Roy B. Davis was born on November 22, 1887, to Ellen (née Kent) and Benjamin Courtland Davis, in Paces, Virginia. He was educated in public and private schools.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Davis was a Democrat and was a member of the Halifax County Democratic Committee since 1931.[1] He was elected in 1931 to serve Halifax County in the Virginia House of Delegates. He served from 1932 until his retirement in 1957.[1][2] He was a member of the Byrd Organization. He led the special committee on redistricting house and senate districts during the 1951–1952 session. He served as chairman of the privileges and elections committee.[1][3][4] In 1955, he served as co-chairman of the hearings about school segregation.[1] He was succeeded by Howard P. Anderson[4]
Davis farmed tobacco in Halifax County with his son Roy Jr.[3][5] He was president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.[4] He was a member of the board of trustees of Hargrave Military Academy.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Davis married Blanche Crews Tune. They had a son and two daughters, Roy Jr., Mrs. Cecil B. Dickson and Mrs. Andrew Todd.[5] He raised his successor in the General Assembly from a young age, Howard P. Anderson.[4] He was chairman of the board of deacons of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.[4]
Davis died of a heart attack on October 18, 1960, at his home in Paces.[3] He was buried in Halifax Memorial Gardens.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Davis Story". Halifax Gazette. October 20, 1960. p. 8. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Roy B. Davis". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Roy Davis, Ex-State Rep., Dies". The Virginian-Pilot. October 19, 1960. p. 8. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Roy B. Davis, Legislator, Farmer, Dies at Paces Home". The Danville Register. October 19, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Former Leader of Virginia House Dies". The Daily News Leader. October 19, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
