If you search for “Gil Davis” online, you’ll probably find a lawyer, a ballplayer, maybe a few others. But none of them are this Gil Davis — the one who’s lived a life full of flea markets, ham radio, karaoke, motorcycles, and more than a few cats with colorful names.
Born under the sign of Cancer, standing tall at 6' 2¾", Gil’s never been one to sit still. He’s a doer — a Promoter, an Executor, an Artisan by temperament. He sees the mission, grabs the tools, and gets it done. Whether it’s building websites for the Jay County Amateur Radio Club or helping to organize the East Central Indiana HamFest, Gil’s fingerprints are all over the projects that bring people together.
He’s had a few Herculean moments — like lifting a massive tool chest on his 19th celebration of his 42nd birthday (don’t ask, just roll with it). The chest was empty, but the pride was full. That’s Gil: practical, playful, and always ready for the next challenge.
His relationships have been just as colorful. From his first crush at 14 (Diana Bynum, San Jacinto High) to two marriages that taught him about love, loss, and resilience, Gil’s journey has been marked by loyalty and learning. Joy, his eHarmony match-turned-housemate, is proof that sometimes the best connections come from unexpected places.
Gil’s had a long career in sales — 15 years at Radio Shack, stints at convenience stores, freelance print work, and even a turn as a live DJ. In 1989, he co-hosted Wild Weekend on a San Diego radio station, complete with bikini contests (on radio!) and Mr. Ed impersonations. Later came Grassroots, a Cajun and Celtic music show that was good enough to be syndicated, though through circumstances never was. He’s done voice-overs, karaoke videos, and even filmed a hard rock band in 1981 for a hundred bucks. That makes him a professional filmmaker… sort of.
He’s a photographer, a camper, a cook (though not a fan of cleanup), and a former motorcyclist who had to trade two wheels for comfort after a back injury in 1995 — the same year he lost his mother and went through a divorce. But Gil doesn’t dwell. He adapts. He finds the way forward.
His cats have been part of the journey too. Obie T Cat (originally Kuzko) was a loyal companion until 2018, when cancer took her at nearly 14. Amber, rescued in 2017, is a love bug with a few quirks. Buddy T Catt — registered as Chief Crazy Cat — is an older addition; Joy's cat but originally mine as a kitten. He's a snuggler with charm to spare.
Gil’s musical tastes span decades: late ’50s to ’80s rock, a touch of country, and even swing when the mood strikes. He’s hosted karaoke events, performed online, and might just share a song or two if you promise not to run away too fast.
Politically, Gil leans conservative — maybe even Constitutionalist — but he’s no extremist. He values truth, fairness, and freedom. He’s skeptical of mainstream media and believes in voting for character, not party. And yes, he’s got a definition for “Politics”: many blood-sucking parasites. You’ve been warned.
Through it all, Gil remains loyal, dedicated, and full of spark. He surrounds himself with people he respects, avoids those he doesn’t, and keeps moving forward. His website — gildavis.com — is a reflection of that journey: part memoir, part legacy, all heart