Frank W. Davis (August 24, 1936 – September 9, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer based in Oklahoma. Born in Ada, Oklahoma, he was a graduate of the Oklahoma University School of Law. A Republican, he served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for 26 years, from 1978 to 2004.
Frank W. Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1936 Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 2018 Guthrie, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, judge |
| Years active | 1961–2018 |
| Political party | Republican |
Biography
editHe was raised on a farm between Francis and Ada, Oklahoma, in Pontotoc County. He attended the East Central University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in history and government in 1958.[1]
Early career
editDavis began his legal studies at the University of Illinois College of Law and transferred to the University of Oklahoma College of Law, graduating in 1959. He then served as acting postmaster of Ada, and worked for attorney Denny Faulkenburg before assuming the post of Logan County attorney from 1961 to 1965. Davis began his private practice in 1965, and was judge of the Guthrie Municipal Court from 1974 to 1978.[2] He also continued working as a lawyer while he sat on the Oklahoma House of Representatives, where he served as a Republican between 1978 and 2004.
Later career and death
editUpon leaving the state legislature, Davis focused on his legal practice in Guthrie, Oklahoma.[3][4] Davis was still practicing law at the time of his death.[2]
Organizations
editDavis was active in several organizations, including:
- The Gideons International
- Guthrie Lions Club (for nearly 60 years)
- Guthrie Masonic Consistory
- Boy Scouts of America
Davis died of a heart attack at his home in Guthrie on September 9, 2018. He was survived by his wife and two children.[2]
References
edit- ^ "East Central University Foundation Report. Annual Report 2015-16." Accessed February 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Civic leader, former state representative Frank Davis dies at 82." Guthrie News Page. September 10, 2018. Accessed September 15, 2018
- ^ Buettner, Joe (September 10, 2018). "Former State Rep. Frank Davis dies at age 82". KOKH-TV. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
- ^ Davis, Frank (September 17, 2008). "Transcript of interview with Frank Davis" (Interview). Interviewed by Karen Kalnins. Guthrie, Oklahoma: Oklahoma City University Law Library. Retrieved September 10, 2018.