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Paul Joseph Davidson Jr., 68, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2023.
Paul lived life to the fullest with his wife, Laura. They would have celebrated their 25th Anniversary in March. He will be forever remembered as a kind, joyful man who loved his family and friends. He had a generous spirit, endless patience, and the uncanny ability to evoke laughter in nearly any situation.
He is survived by a large and loving blended family including children, Jessica Kelley, husband, Ian, and daughter, Miriam; Joe Davidson, wife Michelle, and their children, Joseph, Micah, Josiah and Everly Joy; Stephen Davidson, wife, Hope, and their children, Aiden and Meredith; JD Tyree, wife, Kacey, and daughter, Aria; Logan Turner, and wife, Hayley, He is also survived by Betty Davidson, the mother of their children; his sister, Carol Regan and husband, Mike, and niece, Heather; his brother-in-law, Joe Pugh and niece, Dana; nephews, Justin and Brandon; and his mother-in-law, Janice Pugh. He was preceded by his parents, Paul Joseph Davidson Sr. and Irene Davidson; his father-in-law, Joseph Pugh Sr.; and grandson, Henry Kelley.
Paul was born in Houston, Texas. When he was four years old, the family moved to Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Norfolk Academy in 1973. Paul graduated from Va. Tech in1978 and did his Master's work in Accounting and Information Technology. He retired from GA Pacific in Atlanta as the Director of Analysis in 2022. While living in Blacksburg, he fell in love with the mountains, and made the Blue Ridge area his home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in honor of Paul and his family on Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2 p.m. ET at Dwelling Place Christian Fellowship, 3325 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
The family requests that in lieu of gifts or flowers, a donation be made to a local animal shelter in honor of Paul and his beloved pups Evey and Milo. Arrangements are being held with Gardner Funeral Home.
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Bill Wescott
March 11, 2023
I knew Paul from Norfolk Academy (he was a year ahead), and the Boy Scouts. His sense of humor and the way he treated others in a decent manner are what I remember most.
He will be missed . Godspeed, Paul, and my deepest condolences to your family.
Jim Bryant
February 15, 2023
My sympathy to the family in this difficult time. I first met Paul when he came to GP as the Martinsville- Controller. I hate to admit that has been so ling ago, I cannot remember the year. We worked together several years and our kept in touch over the years. I always called when I had an excel issue I could not figure out. Paul was always helpful. I thought of him highly and was on his retirement call. I know it is not easy and wanted to express he will be missed.
Hilton Oliver
February 13, 2023
Paul was my classmate from the Norfolk Academy Class of 1973, the most incredible group of people I have known. He was one of the kindest, most inoffensive people you could imagine. While I am sad over the news, I am comforted to know that Paul knew the Lord Jesus Christ and that I will see him soon. I pray for great comfort for all of the family and urge everyone to be sure of their relationship to our Savior.
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