James Monroe Davie

He was born April 23, 1932, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late James H. and Mary Louise Morris Davie.

Jim grew up in Charlotte, NC, and took to an early acting career, receiving awards for playing in numerous musicals and Shakespearian roles during high school; performing at the Barter Theatre in Abington, Virginia as a Shakespearian actor for two years; and culminating on Broadway starring with Helen Hayes in the production of "Mrs. Thing."

He left his acting career to attend college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.an institute he was proud to attend, since UNC Chapel Hill had been founded by his distant forefather, William Richardson Davie, first governor of North Carolina.

While attending the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, he began a career with Braniff Airlines serving Latin America . He moved to Mexico City after graduating in 1957, and distinguished himself by becoming the youngest Vice-President in Braniff's history at the young age of 31.

It was in Mexico City that he first met Arlene in 1963. They were married the following year. They then took a daring leap of faith, moving to San Antonio, TX, and founded their business, Travel Planners, Inc., in 1966. They never looked back.and with their friends and colleagues became one of the most successful and respected meeting and travel organizers in the country, having coordinated conventions for groups such as the American Bar Association and the World Convention of Churches of Christ.

Jim was intensely interested in expanding travel services, and over the decades, helped found new travel companies in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Hawaii. Through his decades of extensive travel and networking, he and Arlene have extended and maintained friendships across the globe.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Arlene; two sons and their family: Mr. Chris Davie of San Antonio; Dr. James Davie and his wife Maura Sommer and two grandchildren, Ruth, 1 year old, and Madeline, 4 years old, of Allentown, PA; his sister, Mrs. Diana Davis and brother-in-law Mr. Gene Davis of Gastonia, NC; two nephews: Dr. Keith Davis of San Diego, and Mr. Mark Davis and wife, Susan with one grandnephew, Hunter, and one grandniece, Emily, of Gastonia, NC.

A loving father and wonderful husband and dear friend.he will always be missed but never forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Salvation Army 'Stepping Forward' Program a fund dedicated to helping young unwed mothers. Donations can be mailed to: The James Davie Fund for 'Stepping Forward' C/O The Salvation Army, 521 West Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX 78212.