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1947
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2023
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William Davison Obituary
William Allen Davison, 75, of Waynesburg, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2023, in his home.
He was born Saturday, June 7, 1947, in Waynesburg, a son of the late George A. Davison and Mary Elizabeth Reeves Davison.
Mr. Davison enjoyed doing family genealogy. He volunteered as a POW-MIA advocate and enjoyed working with blood hounds.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War and received the combat action ribbon.
Mr. Davison worked for Equitable Gas Company, was a member of its union and later retired as a crew leader.
Surviving are his daughter, Amanda Mary Davison of Rydal, Ga.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is his brother, Clarence Richard Davison.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or services at this time.
Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, director, 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, is entrusted with his arrangements.
Information is at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
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Deborah Vanzego
November 17, 2023
I met Bill while tracing my family history. It appears we were related. Willa Mae Vanzego Davison was my cousin, and was married to Thomas C. Davison. Bill shared information with me, and put me in touch with individuals who knew Willa. Bill and I kept in touch via emails. We shared pictures of our children. I watched Amanda grow up to be a beautiful young lady. I will truly miss Bill, and cannot express how heavy my heart is right now. Rest in heavenly peace Cuz. and thank you.
Alice Mills
August 14, 2023
Bill was a dear friend. We started corresponding in 2000 when I was doing scholarly research about black GIs in Normandy in 1944. He gave me copies of his father´s diary and photographs of the 320 battalion on D Day which together with the testimonies of elderly Normans and archives documents led to the official recognition of the presence of black American combattants on the beaches of Normandy. Then every month until the first week of 2023 he sent me pictures of his beloved daughter. I have more pictures of Amanda as a baby, a little girl, a teenager going to proms than of my own children. But I do not have her address. I would like to share with her some of the beautiful things Bill wrote about her. Can someone tell me how I can reach her? My email is [email protected]
Sharon McVicker
March 29, 2023
Bill was a regular customer at my store. We shared a love for bloodhounds, and always swapped stories about ours. I am so heart broken to hear that he passed away. I will miss seeing him and talking to him. R.I.P Bill
Melodie Anderson-Smith
February 20, 2023
Bill and I were kinda buddies in elementary school. I have fond memories and am really sorry to hear of his passing. - Melodie
Christa
February 17, 2023
Mr. Davison would come to visit his daughter once a month and stayed at our motel for many years. He was a very kind man and would always be walking his dog. He was scheduled to arrive today 2/17/23 and when he didn´t show, I called his # with a bad a feeling. I found out of his passing. I want to extend my condolences to his family. I´m so very sorry for your loss.
Christa Pritchett
Quality Inn Cartersville Ga
Beverly Hamilton Ross
February 17, 2023
Prayers for the family as I knew Bill through my late husband Lynn Hamilton who worked with Bill.
Roberta McHenry
February 16, 2023
We send our sincere condolences to daughter Amanda and Jan Slater. Bill was an awesome historian. He taught us much about Greene County, Waynesburg, Pa and the African American history that it held including the Underground Railroad. RWG cousin Bill, Well done! Lovely Submitted Christopher and Roberta McHenry
John R Caldwell
February 16, 2023
Bill and I ran Track togeather when we were in High Sschool. and became friends. God Bless you Bill. John, Salt Lake City ,Ut.
Darlene White-Shipley
February 15, 2023
Bill was a really good friend. I learned so much about genealogy and Greene County history from him. He will be missed.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Darlene White-Shipley
Larry Kiger
February 15, 2023
Bill will be missed he was a great friend he always supported the POW MIA cause I remember coming home one day several years ago there was a pow t-shirt hanging on my front door I will never forget him may the good lord bless him.
Francis Buckley
February 15, 2023
Rest in peace old friend
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