Scott Holman Davis

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Scott Holman Davis, 66, of Dothan, AL, a proud US Army veteran, went to his eternal home with the Lord on May 7th, 2026 after an extended illness. Born in Auburn, AL, Scott was raised in Dothan, AL. A graduate of Dothan High School and Troy State University, Troy, AL, Scott earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences & Corrections with a Master’s Degree in International Studies.

As a youth, Scott was lured to the skies by nonstop helicopter activity at nearby Ft. Rucker. AL. Joining the Army in 1984, he attended basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. He began his aviation career at Ft. Rucker, graduating in November of 1985 in Royal Blue Class 85-19. During flight school Scott was known to invite his classmates to both his father’s and grandfather’s homes on the weekends for a meal and much-needed R&R. After Warrant Officer flight training, he qualified as an AH-1S Cobra pilot in February 1986. Scott was assigned to Mainz-Finthen Army Airfield, West Germany, serving in A Company, 3-4 Aviation Regiment, 8th Infantry Division.

Following this overseas assignment, he returned to Ft. Rucker in May 1989 where he was a Cobra Instructor Pilot for the next three years, perfecting his night vision goggle techniques by night and his golf game by day. Scott transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve in Orlando, Florida and qualified on the RC-12 fixed wing aircraft as pilot in command, instructor pilot, and instrument flight examiner. Scott voluntarily deployed to Ft. Humphreys South Korea with the 138th Military Intelligence Battalion. Scott continued serving as a traditional reservist conducting Crazy Horse Missions in the RC-12. In 2006, he returned to full-time Army service at Ft. Rucker’s Warrant Officer Career Center as Program Manager and Instructor. He retired as a CW5 in March 2010.

Scott’s distinguished military awards include the Army Commendation Medals, Meritorious Service Medal; Master Army Aviator Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal.

His civilian aviation ratings include Airline Transport Pilot Certificates and Certified Flight Instructor for both fixed wing & rotary wing aircraft.

While still serving in the Army Reserves, Scott was hired by Northwest Airlines flying the Airbus A320 and DC-9. Scott retired as a Captain for Delta Airlines on the Boeing 717.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy Guenther Davis; daughter, Caroline Johnston (Rob Johnston III) of Mobile, AL; son, Dupree Davis of Dothan, AL; Brother, John Davis Jr (Sharon) John III, Josie & Derrick; Brother, Joseph Clinton Davis (Kanetha) Aaron (Ashton) & John Caleb; Sister, Allison Davis Moore (Rob) Luke & Davis. He is preceded in death by his Father Dr. John Davis, DMD and Mother Augusta Braswell.

Celebration of Life information text 334.803.4572. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Mission MSA in memory of Scott to support those navigating the numerous challenges of MSA.