RIP David E. Davis

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David E. Davis Jr., auto writer and founder of Ann Arbor-based Automobile Magazine, dies at 80

David E. Davis Jr., called "the dean of American auto journalism," died in Ann Arbor on Sunday after complications from surgery for bladder cancer. He's remembered as "just a great guy, true car nut, great writer, interesting personality."

The Dean is gone, and unlikely to be replaced.

[mark]

He will be missed..

[jcwconsult]

Details of the memorials.

Cremation has taken place. Jeannie Davis has made arrangements for services for David next month at Ann Arbor's First Presbyterian Church at 1432 Washtenaw Ave., near U of M's central campus. Services will be held April 28th at 2:00 p.m.

A celebration of David's robust life will follow at David E. Davis' offices at the Ypsilanti car warehouse (884 Railroad St., Ypsilanti, MI).

In lieu of flowers, the Davis family asks that contributions be made in David's name to the Knight-Wallace Fellows, 620 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, M48104 (http://www.mjfellows.org/). As a journalist of national renown, David E. served on Knight-Wallace's board of directors -- and enthusiastically supported its efforts to train and nurture exceptional journalists all over the world. KWF is an affiliate of the University of Michigan and is a non-profit entity.
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[afwrench]

Sad to see the icons of ones youth pass on.People like Mr Davis almost kept me from graduating high school.Much more fun to read about cars and racing than my ABC's.Seems to have lived a life doing what he loved so good for him. RIP DED and thanks for the memories. Mike

[sam231]

I cut my teeth on his magazines too. Sad news. The amazing thing about him was he could write and talk about a broad array of topics, not only cars. A true man of the world. He anticipated the appetities of a car-crazy nation before any others.

Sam

[jcwconsult]

Eddie Alterman gave a fine speech at a gathering of DED fans on Saturday at "The Warehouse", attended by many of the locals who have have admired him and his work for decades. Among other attendees was his wife Jeannie Davis and some other family members. It was quite meaningful for all those in attendance.