Ray Davison

Ray Davison obituary, Stillwater, OK

Ray Davison

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Sep

27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

701 W Shell St

701 W Shell St, Glencoe, OK 74032

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Ray Davison Obituary

Visit the Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater website to view the full obituary.

A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. September 27, 2025, in his favorite place – the shop, located at 701 W. Shell Glencoe, OK 74032.

Raymond William Davison was born on September 11, 1971, in Stillwater, OK to Toni “Sue” Rathbun and later gained Darrell Rathbun as his father. Ray grew up riding dirt bikes and boating at the lake. He graduated from Glencoe High School in 1990. He was an amazing father, grandfather and friend. He married the love of his life Tara, aka “The Warden” on October 9, 2007. You could usually find Ray in his shop working on several projects at one time or just hanging out with his family at whatever event that might be.

Ray passed away peacefully in his home September 18, 2025. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Deb and Doris Rains, his mother, Sue Rains Rathbun, and his in-laws, Randy and Darla Shipp.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tara Davison, children; Dexter (Ashley) Davison, Maci (Eric) Snyder, Trent (Kacie) Camren, Hayden Davison, Kannon Davison, and Trinity Davison, grandchildren; Kynleigh, Karsen, Jaxon, Huxon, Matthew and Alex, father; Darrell Rathbun, sister; Melisa Rathbun-Pitzer, two brothers; Mark and Scott Davison, and cousins; Fred Rains, Shannon Proffitt, and Kristen Slavens.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater

5106 N. Washington Street, Stillwater, OK 74075

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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

701 W Shell St

701 W Shell St, Glencoe, OK 74032

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.