Cecil Leo Davidson
Cecil Leo Davidson
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Born in Haley, TN, he was the son of the late Jesse Squire and Ruth Rippy Davidson.
Cecil leaves behind his soul mate, best friend and loving companion of 45 years, Dr. Phyllis D. Adams; three children, Dr. JaCenda D. (Chris) Robinson, Taja D. Davidson, and Gerald L. Davidson; four grandchildren, Devan D. Hawley, Azaria T. Robinson, Christopher D. Bean, Tajaya D. Bean; one special adopted granddaughter, Jasmine A. Coleman; two great-grandchildren, Lilliyanna French Hawley and Mecca Bean; two brothers, Jerry (Carolyn) Davidson, Johnny (Vicky) Davidson; three sisters, Lovie Mitchell, Louise Wellington and Theresa (Samuel) Northcutt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruth Davidson; three sisters, Alberta Woodard, Willie Nett Sims and Bettye Noon and one brother, James Davidson.
He will lie-in-state on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at J. A. Welton & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN; shortly followed by a Masonic Service at 12:30 p.m. and Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Dr. Darwin L. Mason, Jr. (Senior Minister, Hillsboro Church of Christ, Nashville, TN) with Reverend Dr. Elmore Torbert, Jr. (Pastor, St. Timothy Missionary Baptist Church, Cleveland, OH) as Eulogist.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Please keep the family of Mr. Cecil Davidson in your thoughts and prayers.
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Sandra Holt
November 13, 2025
Dave, it still doesn´t feel real that you are no longer with us physically. You are definitely in our hearts where we will carry you until we meet again.
Love you forever. San
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