In Memoriam: William R. Davis

SFNet previously announced the passing of William (Bill) Davis. Bill was a long-time member of SFNet and was inducted into SFNet’s Hall of Fame in 2019. His career in asset-based lending spanned 39 years with experience in all aspects of credit, underwriting, business development, workouts, and senior leadership

We are updating our readers with an obituary sent from Bill's family. 

8/24/1946 – 1/2/2025

William “Bill” Davis of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away January 2nd, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Linda of 53 years; daughter Stefanie (Craig) Graham; sons Adam (Connie) and Cory Davis; grandchildren Greyson and Brooklyn Graham, Keegan and Brandon Davis; brothers Lou (Cindy) and Rob (Laura) DiRenzo. 

Bill was a proud United States Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam as Staff Sergeant, Chaplain’s Assistant and in the Honor Guard. After discharge, he used the G.I. Bill to earn his accounting degree and had a successful 39-year career in banking including senior global leadership positions at CoreStates Financial, First Union, and Wachovia Corporation where he was CEO and President of their asset-based divisions. 

Although Bill thrived in finance, his passions were spending time with his family, playing and coaching hockey, rescuing dogs and being an avid musician. Bill sang and played the guitar for decades as a band member and solo artist; most recently as a member of Greytone. He will be greatly missed by his family and dogs Fiona and Sophie. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the following: 

• Tunnel to Towers Foundation
• Day Before the Rainbow Rescue & Adoption
• Trustbridge Hospice Care