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Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2009.

Guy Clarence Davidson Sr. Guy Clarence Davidson Sr., 72, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was born March 18, 1937, in Wise County, Va., and was a son of the late Earl and Nannie Mae Jordan Davidson. He was raised in Scott County and attended Rye Cove School where both his parents taught. Guy graduated from Virginia State Police Academy in 1954 and had been a Virginia State Trooper. He also worked for the National Auto Theft Bureau, and through his work there, became an honorary West Virginia State Trooper. Guy was also chief of security for Westmoreland Coal Co., a U.S. marshall, deputy sheriff, and had also worked in private investigation. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Frye Davidson; and an infant sister, Doris Anne Davidson. Survivors are his children, Guy C. Davidson Jr. and wife Wendy of Waxhaw, N.C., Diane Rose and husband Tom of Roanoke, Va., and Cora Player and husband Charles of Charlotte, N.C.; his grandchildren, Jordan and Madison Rose, Elizabeth, Katherine and Benjamin Davidson and Caroline and Campbell Player; and special sister-in-law, Helen Frye. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Mitchell, Russell Young, Jack Booher, M.A. Lunsford, Harold Hannah and Ken Phipps. The family will be receiving friends at the Forest Hills Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Guy Davidson Sr.

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December 11, 2009

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Mike Trupo

December 16, 2009

Sorry to hear of Mr. Davidson's passing. Being involved with the WV State Police as a child until the time I retired in 2008, his song about our agency always gave me chills and still does.

Marlin Goff

December 14, 2009

I worked with Guy at the Wash. Co. Sheriff's office and thought the world of him. He was a great leader and friend, he will be truly missed.
In Christ,
Marlin Goff

Bill McGraw

December 11, 2009

Guy was an inspiration for us all, especially when he came to the West Virginia State Police Academy and sang our official song "The Green of West Virginia" to my Cadet Class in 1976-77. It has been played frequently over the Academy PA over many years. The West Virginia State Police has lost a dear friend that many of us will never forget. Thank You Guy for being our brother, too! God bless the Davidson family, you are in our prayers!

Sam Pennington

December 11, 2009

From the first time we met at the Princeton Detachment in the mid 1970's, I have always considered Guy to be a great friend. Even the off duty troopers would come by if they knew Guy was in town. A true attribute to a great man. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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Phyllis and Ben Beasley

December 11, 2009

From the time we worked together at SPHQ in Richmond until our visits with him in the past year, Guy was a genuine friend. He was the greatest "Best Man" anyone could have. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family, and we know he is happy in the presence of his beloved Eva.

Freida Crutchfield

December 10, 2009

Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you, I think of you so often.

Jack Rutter

December 9, 2009

I have never worked with a more honorable, kind-hearted gentleman than Guy Davidson. He was a trusted friend from the day we first met.
I said goodbye to him in the hospital, though he never knew it.

Mike Pierry, Jr.

December 9, 2009

In 1993, during the memorable blizzard, we were away on a vacation. We anxiously called back and learned that Guy had driven over to our home and, as was his character, got out and walked through the snow drifts completely around our house to be sure all was OK. Guy, you were appreciated and will be missed.

Wayne Pike

December 9, 2009

Guy will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He made great contributions to public safety. Our thoughts and pryaers are with the family. G. Wayne Pike, United States marshal and staff-Roanoke, Va.

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