 Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1890, Davis was a charter member of the Lake City Vigilantes, a member of the Keystone Kops, originated the annual salmon barbecue with his Secret Seasoning, spearheaded the Lake City Pioneer Days celebration, was active in the Youth Center, and served as the unofficial goodwill "ambassador-mayor" of Lake City.He was awarded the Golden Acorn award by the PTA in 1971.Homer Kelly, author of "The Golfing Machine", taught golfing lessons at the Jackson Golf Course.