Walter Royall Davis died Monday, May 20, 2008. He was 88 years old and had been in declining health for a number of years.
He was a major benefactor the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Davis library is named for him for his great influence in its funding.
Davis is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children Melba Davis Whatley, George Davis, Mary Ann Davis Eubanks, Eva Emelio and Mitch Davis; 9 granchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Institute, UNC, CB#7295, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 or the Walter Davis Library at UNC-CH.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Chapel of The Cross Episcopal Church in Chapel Hill, NC with a reception following the service at the church.