David Scott Davis ’70

David Scott Davis ’70, formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at Boston Medical Center, Boston, Mass., following complications with the disease primary amyloidosis. He attended Davidson where he played basketball and later graduated from East Tennessee State University. Most of his working life, Scott owned and operated Pharmaceutical Development Associates, a clinical research company. He was president of the Kingsport United Methodist Youth Fellowship during 1965-1966. He was a Life Member of The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers in Highlands, N.C. and a member of the Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church in Charlotte, N.C. He was an avid scuba diver, bridge player, and hiker. Survivors include his wife, Darla Odum Davis, 8701 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, N.C. 28262; stepdaughter, Amy McKay and husband Rick, of Bradenton, Fla.; stepson, Jeff Spratling and wife Lara, of Bernie, Mo.; parents, Herman and Jean Davis, of Kingsport; two sisters, Judy Hicks and husband Lynn, of Kingsport, Martha Parker and husband Joe, of Blountville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.