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Carter DAVISON Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Carter Lewis Davison, 61, an Alabama native, beloved brother of Joyce Davison and Sandra Davison McClinton, died Oct. 4, 2010.
In high school he was on the track and football teams and was a champion in pole vaulting. He graduated from James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg, Va. He attended Mankato State College in Minnesota, Western State College of Colorado, and the University of South Alabama. His majors were in Philosophy and Psychology. He then worked years on oil rigs off the coast of New Orleans. He is remembered by his family for his dry sense of humor and intellect and as an avid environmentalist. He lived a difficult life with grace and courage.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtis Davison and his father, Homer A. Davison.
He is survived by his nephew, Christopher Robinson and his wife, Mary; niece, Wendy Howell Mills and her husband, Eddie; and great-nephews, Zachary Mills and Gavin Mills.
There will be a private funeral service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2010.

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Don Robinson

October 11, 2010

Sandra and Joyce,
I'm very sorry to hear about Carter Lewis. He was such a cute little boy tagging along behind his big sisters through Sylavon Courts. He has always been special and you two have always been there for him.
My deepest sympathies!

October 10, 2010

Joyce, you did all you could for your brother, now take care of yourself. Time will heal your loss .Richard Janeski

Awinash Manamade

October 10, 2010

Joyce,
Carter will always be with you.

Awinash

Steve and Lydia Sherman

October 9, 2010

Sandy,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We share your grief at this sad time and know your memories will help you share and celebrate Carter's life.

tom & debbie gentry

October 9, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Aimee Gentry

October 9, 2010

Thinking of you, Joyce. You know exactly where to find us if you need anything. We love you dearly and pray you get through this loss with peace.
Aimee Gentry and baby Brodee

Roger Howell

October 9, 2010

Sandy and Joyce families, we’re truly sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Carter talking about his job on the oil rigs. Carter was very friendly and always had kind words.
He will be missed but our memories of him will be forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and sympathy, Roger, Sharon, John and Kathryn Howell

Chris Robinson

October 8, 2010

Love you Uncle Carter.

Barbara Beale

October 8, 2010

Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. May God's peace see you through this.

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