Thuram ‘Mel’ Davis; Oxnard Insurance Broker
Thuram “Mel” Davis, an insurance broker from Oxnard, died Monday at St. John’s Regional Medical Center after battling a long illness. He was 76.
Born May 5, 1921, in Salt Lake City, Davis lived in Ventura County for 46 years and started his own brokerage in 1980.
He was a longtime member of the Oxnard Elks Club and a former avid golfer at the Saticoy Country Club. A quiet man, Davis loved humor, philosophy and fine dining.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Austin of Santa Rosa; his son, Russell of Granada Hills; three grandchildren and numerous cousins.
Services will performed by his son at 1 p.m. Friday at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 541, Oxnard 93032-0541.
Pierce Brothers Griffin Mortuary of Camarillo is in charge of arrangements.
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