Gene A. Davis, Producer

On August 28, my friend, Gene Davis succumbed to cancer.  I do not recall exactly when he was first diagnosed but I do recall his joy and relief when he was told that he had a clean bill of health after his months of treatments.  At dinner this past Easter Sunday (Gene cooked) he mentioned that he had had trouble digesting food but he did not seem alarmed,  just concerned.  After several doctor visits Gene was told that the cancer had returned, this time in his pancreas. 

In true Gene style he handled the news with strength and dignity.  Because of his chemotherapy, that left him tired, he made sure that he rested so that he could attend my birthday party at Dizzy's on June 12.  The evening was great fun, his friend (and mine), and one of his favorite musicians, Eric Reed, was performing that  week and he was ON FIRE!  Check out photos of Gene in the "June Birthday Celebrations" as well as his photo seated next to Rex Reed in the "Photos."

To the end Gene talked only about the future and how he was "managing the cancer."  Those of us who loved Gene will miss his laugh, his strong opinions, his fine cooking, his love of music, family and support of friends.   He was a true inspiration to me!!

A memorial is being planned for some time in October.