W. Javan Davis

I am heartbroken. Working with Bill at CTA was a pleasure, and I looked forward to teaming with him. He was highly intelligent, well read, a wise sage. He always took the high road---often unpaved. We at CTA were blessed to have known him and had his as our colleague. My deepest sympathies to Beth and his family. I am so glad he was able to retire to NC.

Bill's wit and creativity are unmatched. His commitment to social justice always in the forefront. And, he was full of fun.

He was a good man. Rest In Peace!

Jay married my grad school roommate and, except for the hiatus during their years in California, our lives have been entwined ever since. Theirs was a storybook romance and devoted marriage. He pampered Beth and openly proclaimed his love.
Jay had always been a man of his convictions and a champion of liberal causes. He was opinionated in the best sense of the word, extraordinarily well read, and witty. I’ll remember his hearty laugh and his hearty gourmet dinners. Though we only saw...

In CA, we knew him as Bill. He was a tough teacher advocate for the California Teachers Association, and I knew him best as a member of the bargaining team that I was also a part of, representing our fellow CTA staff members in negotiating our own terms and conditions of employment. Rest 8n Peace, Bill!

I remember Javan fondly from our days at Central High School in Charlotte. Wish I had known he and Beth were nearby since I live in Raleigh now. Peace.