| Graduation Year | Class of 1957 |
| Date of Birth | Jan 01, 1940 |
| Date of Passing | May 25, 2023 |
| About | On May 25, 2023, Terry Louis Davis passed away peacefully at the age of 83 due to natural causes. He had recently relocated to Fort Worth, Texas after spending most of his life in Oakland County, Michigan. Terry is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fay and Arlene. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy, his sister Jill, his two sons, Jay and Terry G., and his three grandchildren, Allison, Grant, and Anna. Terry was born and raised in Charlevoix, Michigan, a place he held dear to his heart. When asked where his favorite place was in town, he answered, "wherever my friends are." He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1957, Michigan State University in 1961, and the University of Arizona in 1963. Throughout his career in business, Terry achieved great success. He spent the majority of his professional life at Ford Motor Company, where he held various sales and marketing management positions across the United States. Following his 20-year tenure at Ford, he dedicated the next 18 years to running Visual Services Inc., where he championed many marketing innovations and also held ownership. Terry then contributed to the automotive industry by serving on Boards and providing marketing consultancy services until 2006. In his leisure time, Terry found joy in activities such as golfing, boating, and spending quality time with his family and friends. As a grandfather, father, and friend, he never missed a sporting event or special occasion for the ones he loved. Terry was a role model for grace and calmness under pressure. Known for his delightful sense of humor and humility, Terry always treated everyone with kindness, fairness, and respect. Should you wish to make a meaningful gesture, donations can be made to Keepcharlevoixbeautiful.com in memory of Terry L. Davis. |
