Alpheus George Davis, 94, of Potsdam
By Submitted by funeral home | February 25, 2021 at 4:34 PM EST - Updated February 25 at 4:34 PM
A. George Davis, Professor Emeritus at Clarkson University died 23 February, 2021 at home in Potsdam, NY after living in and enriching Potsdam for 68 years. (Source: Funeral Home)
George Davis (Source: Funeral Home)
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWNY) - A. George Davis, Professor Emeritus at Clarkson University died 23 February, 2021 at home in Potsdam, NY after living in and enriching Potsdam for 68 years. Born Alpheus George Davis in Rotterdam, NY 21 December 1926 and named for his grandfather – who preferred to be known as A. G. Davis. Many, even most, knew him as simply “George,” or for those who knew him through his decades at Clarkson, “Dean Davis.” Striking a humorous note, he typically introduced himself to incoming students at Clarkson by saying” I’m A. George Davis, not the species.”