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Billy Davidson Obituary
Fort Valley, GA- Billy Davidson, 51, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 309 Central Avenue in Fort Valley, with the Revs. Drs. Don and Ruth Tate officiating. Graveside services will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley. A reception will be held in the Parrish Hall of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church immediately following graveside services.
Born in Fort Valley to Eleanor "Sis" Hamilton Mann Davidson and the late William Houser Davidson, Jr., Mr. Davidson graduated from Auburn University with a degree in horticulture. He farmed most of his life and was lay reader and member at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. He was currently employed by the DLA, RAFB, as a contracting officer. He was Past President of the Georgia Peach Council, member of the Fort Valley Kiwanis Club, past member of the Peach County Board of Education, and current President of the Middle Georgia Camellia Society. As a mason, he was raised in Houston Lodge #35 and rose to be Master of Fort Valley Lodge #110. A member of Valley of Macon Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and Scottish Rite Guard, he was Past High Priest of Austin Chapter #18, Past Illustrious Master of H. C. Rigdon, Jr. Council #35, Past Eminent Commander of Ivanhoe Commandry #10, and a KYCH in 2013. In the Grand York Rite Bodies, he became a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons Order of the Silver Trowel, Commandry Knight Crusader of the Cross in Georgia Knights Templar and York Rite College #201 of Middle Georgia. An active member of York Rite College #201, Billy was a proud 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite Guard. In the Al Sihah Shriners, he raised money for the Shriners Hospital for Children and served as Past President and current Treasurer of Peach County Shrine Club.
Survivors include his wife of twelve years, Barbara Hale Davidson; mother, Sis Davidson of Fort Valley; children, William Houser "Will" Davidson IV (Christy) of Alabama, and Auburn Annabelle Davidson of Bonaire; stepson, Bill Nelson (Amy) of Fort Valley; grandchildren, Ava Diane Davidson and Emma Claire Davidson; step grandchildren, Katelyn Nelson and Will Nelson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 202, Marshallville, GA 31057. Please go to www.rooksfuneralhome.com to express online condolences. Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Billy Davidson
Lisa Schmidt
November 28, 2013
I worked with Billy at Robins AFB, he was my contracting officer and a very nice person. I was saddened to hear of his passing, he was way to young. My prayers go out to Barbara and his family, he will be missed.
Lisa Schmidt
November 27, 2013
I worked with Billy at Robins AFB, he was my contracting officer and a very nice person. I was saddened to hear of his passing, he was way to young. My prayers go out to Barbara and his family, he will be missed.
Lisa Schmidt
November 27, 2013
I worked with Billy at Robins AFB, he was my contracting officer and a very nice person. I was saddened to hear of his passing, he was way to young. My prayers go out to Barbara and his family, he will be missed.
Steve & Gayle Lawrence
November 19, 2013
Barbara and family
We are saddened to hear of Billy. He was such a kind and sweet person (as you are, Barbara). Praying for God's comfort and peace to all of you.
Lorie Huff
November 18, 2013
Billy was a very sweet person. He and Barbara were very helpful to me when I clerked my first camellia show. He will be greatly missed by all.
Todd Lavender
November 18, 2013
Ms. Barbara, Our prayers are with you during this time.
Jim and Polly Pike
November 17, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Celeste Doss
November 17, 2013
Billy and I interviewed for the job at RAFB on the same day and became friends from that day forward. He had a big heart and was one of the smartest people I knew. He will be missed!
November 17, 2013
Barbara, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Jimmy and I are sorry we can't we there. We are in Atlanta with our granddaughter for her 14th birthday. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Jimmy and Frances
Donna Vander Zwaag
November 16, 2013
We are praying for the family. We pray that God will comfort your hearts and take care of you during this trying time.
Shawn Merrill
November 16, 2013
Billy was truly a wonderful person with a kind heart and spirit. He was always so cheerful and helpful to all he came in contact with and a true pleasure to know him as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the family during this time.
Mary Lynn Lane
November 16, 2013
I knew Billy as a child growing up in Ft Valley and at St Andrews....we are distant cousins..but I will always think of him as family..praying for your strength and comfort at this time..but know you have an Angel My condolensces to the family May God Bless you all
Mark Ferris
November 16, 2013
I worked with Billy when he first started on the base. What I remember the most was how quickly he made friends. He was always upbeat and quick with a joke. If you had a problem, he was there with a word of comfort. He will surely be missed by everyone who knew him.
Beatrice Scott-McCarthy
November 15, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Billy, he was a good guy, funny, always telling jokes. He will truly be missed at Robins AFB. My prayers goes out to the family doing this time.
Linda Carnes
November 15, 2013
I knew Billy from Robins Air Force Base. He was a great guy and so knowledgeable. I know you will miss him. I will pray for your comfort and strength. Keep the Faith,
Mary S. Grace
November 15, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cheryl Savikis
November 15, 2013
I've worked with Billy at RAFB for many years. Billy is one of the few, that through their journey in life, make lasting impressions on many. The family is in my prayers during this time.
Dick & Susan Arrington
November 15, 2013
Barabra, Susan & I are at a loss in hearing of Billy's passing. We are so grateful we were able to sit and eat with you and Billy a few months ago. In that short time Susan and I "saw" the special relationship you both had and commented afterwards you were made for each other. You now have an angel to watch over you.
Gaye Hattaway
November 15, 2013
It is still hard to believe that Billy is gone. My prayers are with the entire family. If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me. I will miss him everyday at work. He always kept us laughing and made work enjoyable.
Nan Johnson
November 15, 2013
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Billy Davidson. I enjoyed talking with him at the meetings of the Middle Georgia Camellia Society.
Rhonda Hurst
November 15, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. Billy will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Gwen Tribble
November 15, 2013
It was my great pleasure to work with Billy on numerous contracts over the last several years. He was a superb contracting officer, and he and I would have friendly disagreements over which SEC school had the best team. Billy will be greatly missed; may God comfort all of his family in this heartbreaking loss!
John Newsome
November 15, 2013
Barbara, I am so sorry and I will keep you in my prayers.
Joyce Marie Brown
November 15, 2013
I am a coworker of Billy's and I can honestly say he was always good for a laugh. He always had a joke to tell or email or he would bring in blackberries or whatever else he had grown. I will never forget the time he brought into the office flowers that he had entered in the Georgia Fair held in Perry, GA. He placed one on each of the ladies in the office desk. I just thought that was so thoughtful of him to even think about us. God has a soldier with him now, growing all kinds of produce and pretty flowers in heaven.
Peace and blessings to the family,
Joyce Marie Brown, DLA Huntsville, AL
Tina Meyers
November 15, 2013
Barbara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I'm so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. May he RIP
Rodney Mathis
November 15, 2013
A good Scotsman be missed; the Bagpipes are playing for him. Billy “May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His Hand.” Tonight I play my bagpipe in Billy honor, a great Man, a Great friend. My heart goes out to his family, trust in the lord for he will guide you.
Patti & Terry McLeroy
November 15, 2013
So sorry to hear about Billy. Our thoughts are with you.
Andrea Prichard
November 15, 2013
You will never be forgotten. We love you Billy.
Steve Stevens
November 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are for the family. I worked with Billy on many contracts and thought a lot of him as a contractor and as a person. Your loss is felt by all of us. May God heal your heart and always give you great memories.
Horace and Doris Flournoy
November 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May God lift you up and hold you in his loving arms during this time of grief and the days thereafter.
Mark and Candi Lasseter James
November 15, 2013
We were so sad to hear about Billy. He was such a nice person. So many will miss him. May you and your family feel God's presence in your lives now more than ever before.
Lee and Melissa (Jones) Mitchell
November 15, 2013
Billy was a wonderful classmate and friend. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
November 15, 2013
Dearest Barbara, Sis and Family-words fail to express our feelings of sorry at the loss of Billy.Our peace can only be found in the fact that he is in a far better place in the arms of Jesus.We are praying for all of you!
Mickey and Mary Moore,
Americus, Georgia
Michelle Laurine
November 15, 2013
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dovie (DJ) Brown
November 14, 2013
Mrs Davidson, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Mary Digan
November 14, 2013
Barbara,
We (Sue Powers & I)are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are so glad we got to see and talk to Billy in Perry in Oct.. He will be missed by all.
Jay Whatley
November 14, 2013
Barbara and Mrs. Davidson, I am shocked and sad to learn of Billy's death. Billy was a good friend growing up and I'm proud to have known him. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Francisco & Dalia Lopez
November 14, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dina and Gary Inhulsen
November 14, 2013
Oh Barbara, We are heart-broken to hear about Billy. He was such a great guy and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Miriam & Preston Phillips
November 14, 2013
Barbara and Sis, We were so sad to hear about Billy's sudden illness and passing. Know you are in our prayers.
God bless, Miriam and Preston Phillips
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