Henry Scott Davis, 67, passed away on November 12, 2022. He was born November 24, 1954, the second son of the late Joseph Lee and Emma C. Davis, Jr. of Thomasville, AL. He retired in 2014 as Professor Emeritus, Bayh College of Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sloane Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Lauren Elise Davis and her husband, Matthew Wright of Heber City, UT; brother, Joseph L. Davis III [Norma] of Daphne, AL;  a sister in-law La Donna Davis of Flowery Branch, GA; two grandchildren; Sloane Elise and Cormac. Two nephews, Joseph N. Davis of Charlotte, NC; Lee K. Davis of Daphne, AL, and several great nieces and nephews. Scott grew up in Thomasville, AL, graduating with honors from Thomasville Academy in 1973. His postsecondary education included Bachelor’s (1976) and Master’s (1979) degrees from the University of Alabama and a Doctorate (1987) in Educational Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX. His professional career in education spanned more than 35 years and included working as a Federal Intern in Washington, D.C. after receiving his master’s; instructor in educational media and library science at Texas A&M-Commerce, TX; adjunct professor of education at the University of Montevallo, and middle school library media specialist. Postdoctoral experience included serving as an Assistant Professor of Education, Georgia State College and University, Milledgeville, GA, after which he joined the faculty of Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, in 1985. During his first fifteen years at ISU he served first as chair of the Instruction & Orientation Dept. and then as chair of Information Services for the ISU Library Services Division. In 2000, Dr. Davis moved to the ISU Bayh College of Education where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses in library science, curriculum, instruction and media technology. During his tenure at ISU, Dr. Davis was active in faculty governance in both the College and University. He served many terms as a faculty senator on the ISU Faculty Senate, including four terms on the Senate Executive Committee. He served as a member and often as chair of numerous College and University faculty committees. Professionally he was active in state and national organizations; wrote a book on new employee orientation and several book chapters for professional publications; numerous articles, and made presentations at the local, state and national levels. Politically, he was a member of the Democratic National Committee and the American Civil Liberties Union. In his own words, Scott described himself as not being one to suffer fools gladly. He firmly believed that personal integrity was what mattered most. One of his favorite quotes was, “integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.” He believed that without integrity, one’s life legacy is diminished. His philosophy of life was that nothing is as it appears. Sadly, he always felt that much time is lost in people’s lives by not acknowledging and discussing the obvious problems and challenges encountered in life. And for all its good intentions, “political correctness” prevented individuals and our society as a whole from making substantive and lasting progress in the area of social justice. Similarly, he believed that the unexamined life is a life not fully realized. He loathed bigotry, prejudice, social injustice and hypocrisy of any kind, particularly religious. He loved life, making others laugh and smile, and he deeply loved his family, both those of blood and those of choice. Professionally and politically, he wanted to be remembered as fair-minded, tenacious in his advocacy for issues, and a positive contributor to the education of young people for the greater good. Personally, he wanted to be remembered as a good father and a passionate friend and brother, who loved unconditionally. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a progressive charity or cause of your choice. A small private family service is planned. There will be no public visitation or service. At a future date cremains will be scattered at an undisclosed location. Local arrangements by Greiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made at www.greinerfuneralhome.com

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