Jimmie Davis
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James "Jimmie" Houston Davis (September 11, 1899 â November 5, 2000), was a famous gospel and popular music singer who served two non-consecutive terms as a Democratic governor of Louisiana, 1944 to 1948 and 1960 to 1964.
| James Houston Davis | |
|---|---|
| 47th Governor of Louisiana From: May 9, 1944 â May 11, 1948 | |
| Predecessor | Sam Houston Jones |
| Successor | Earl Long |
| Former Governor of Louisiana From: May 10, 1960 â May 12, 1964 | |
| Predecessor | Clarence C. Aycock |
| Successor | John McKeithen |
| Information | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alverna AdamsAnna Carter Gordon |
| Religion | Baptist |
He was originally from Quitman near Jonesboro in Jackson Parish in north Louisiana.