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Michael Davidson Obituary

DAVIDSON Michael F. Davidson, 63, died September 8, 2002 at St. Vincents Medical Center following complications from lymphoma. He was born October 7, 1938 in Jacksonville, the son of the late F.F. and Rosa Davidson. As a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, he attended Robert E. Lee High School and graduated from The Bolles School. After attending Tulane University, Mr. Davidson joined the family Ford automotive dealership where he spent his entire business career. In 1982, he became owner and president of Mike Davidson Ford. He served as President of the Southern Ford Dealers Advertising Fund (FDAF), which is one of the most competitive FDAFs in the nation, and was a current board member. As a Ford automotive dealer, he served on the National Dealer Council and was also president of the Heavy Truck Council. Mr. Davidson was predeceased by his brother Donald. Family members include his wife of 43 years Field; daughter, Kelly Buckingham (William); son Michael F. Davidson, Jr. (Daisy); grandchildren Catherine Field and Christopher Talbot Buckingham and Michael F. (Trip) Davidson, III; sister Ann Davidson Smith (O.T.); and numerous loving family members and friends; a special thank you to his niece Rory Walker Mazola, R.N. and all the nurses and staff at St. Vincents Medical Center who cared for him. Honorary pallbearers are Lawrence Blau, Anthony Ciano, David W. Foerster, Robert E. Henry, Joseph M. Hixon, Kenneth W. Hyman, Alan E. Johnson, Bronson Lamb, Jr., William Law, James E. Martin, John T. Murray, M.D., Robert C. Nichols, David E. Pirrung, M.D., E. Petri Robbins, William A. Stanly and Charles Whitehead. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 11 at St. Marks Episcopal Church. The Revs. R. Leigh Spruill, Mary Rosendahl and Paul Ritch will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marks Charitable Foundation, 4149 Oxford Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210. Arrangements by HARDAGE- GIDDENS 729 S. EDGEWOOD AVE. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2002.

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Robert W Tebbe Jr.

February 10, 2021

He was known as the giant. He was a Big man!
Mike junior was a good friend.
He can find me on Facebook.

Prayers to the family.

Kimberly Mooney

September 13, 2002

Mrs. Davidson, Kelly, Mike J.R., and family... all of my prayers and thoughts are with you, and all who loved Mr.Davidson.

Fordham Marine Service

September 12, 2002

So sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy

Robert I. Schnipper, M.D.

September 11, 2002

Dear Field,



My wife and I send our deepest sympathy.

Mike Shad Ford at the Avenues

September 11, 2002

Mrs. Davidson,

Our prayers are with you and your family. Mike was a great business man and will be missed.

Karen and Ron Pickworth

September 11, 2002

May God's love comfort you, His presence give you strength, His healing bring you hope. Praying for you and your family with deepest sympathy.

Michael Vaughn

September 11, 2002

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I have only known Mike for about a year, but it did not take me long to discover that he was a professional businessman with a huge heart. Mike will be missed.



Respectfully,



Michael and Angela Vaughn

Mark Easton

September 11, 2002

Field,



Mike was a kind individual who did great things for the community, his friends and Family. We purchased his Expedition Demo , I am sure if we turned it on auto pilot it would take us to the mountains in NC or the Swamp in Gainesville. He will be missed. Please call on us if we can help in anyway.



God bless,



Mark & Beth Easton

Mattie Taylor

September 11, 2002

I'm sorry for the lost of your love one. He will find a home in the Lord were his beauty will live forever.

Reidy & Bill Boyd

September 11, 2002

Go with God Mike. We'll certainly miss your tailgating... Feild, Kelly, Mike Jr. hang tough, ya'll have lost a great guy but have better memories to keep.

Reidy & Bill

Guy, Brenda and Lynda Stuckey

September 11, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Davidson family. MAY GOD BLESS

Bill and Rosemary Stiefel

September 11, 2002

Dear Field,

We wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thought's and prayer's. The Wildcat flag flew at half mast all day monday in Mike's honor. Love from Bill and Rosemary

Frank Scarito

September 11, 2002

Your Ford Credit Family.

Bill Hawkins

September 11, 2002

May GOD be with you all in this time of sorrow. Mr. Davidson will be missed by many. I can only say he always had a kind hello when I would pass him in the lobby. May he rest with God for eternity. Bill

Tommy Fuller

September 10, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Davidson family. May god embrace you in your time of need.

Chip ODonnell

September 10, 2002

My deepest feelings are for Field,Kelly and Mike Jr..Mike was a very positive influence in my life.He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold.God Bless You and I will never forget.



Chip

Owen Ward Sr.

September 10, 2002

Our Nation, State and The City of Jacksonville will miss a fine leader as Mr. Mike Davidson. Mike always had a smile for everyone and we were all fortunate to have known and loved him. May our prayers reach out to Fair Davidson and the family. God Bless.

Monty and Lisa Lacey

September 10, 2002

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are extended from our family to yours. Mike has always been a great friend and we are truly saddened by his passing. As you know, we will miss him greatly. May God Bless You.

Alberto & Lesney Garza

September 10, 2002

Our most heartfelt simpathy to the Davidsons. Mr. Davidson was a priviledge to work for, and our deepest gratitude for all the kindness and professional direction we all received from him. He will be in our prayers, and he will be missed.

Randy Rogillio

September 10, 2002

Mrs. Davidson, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. I pray that the Peace of God will comfort and uphold you during this time. Sincerely,

Randy Rogillio

Martha and John Southwood

September 10, 2002

Field, Our prayers are with you and your entire family. He will be missed by many .

Don Jones

September 10, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Mike will be missed by all whose life he touched.



Sincerely,



Captain Don and Wanda

Anthony Medina

September 10, 2002

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes to Mr. Davidsons' family and friends. A fine man who will be missed very much.

margaret BLACK

September 10, 2002

With our great sympathy, love and prayers to Field and the whole family.

God Bless,

Mag and Murray Black

Mary & Jerry Gries

September 10, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless All of You.

Kristina Schurer

September 10, 2002

We have suffered a great loss in our community and in our Ford family. Mr. Davidson will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kristina and Donnie Schurer

Patti and Joe Beeler

September 10, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Davidson family. Our prayers are with you and your family.

TIM FRIEDBERG

September 10, 2002

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS

Joseph & Ivette Janoschka

September 10, 2002

Our prayers will be with you.

Rick Clifford

September 10, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Davidson family. Mike has been a good friend and business associate.

Belinda & Randy Horton

September 10, 2002

May god bless the Davidson family during their time of need. You will be in our prayers.

normand aubin

September 10, 2002

i am sorry to hear of your loss, i have only been with mike davidson ford for about 4 years and enjoy working there. he was a great person and will be surely missed.

Ron & Trish Davis

September 10, 2002

Field, we are sadden to hear that Mike is no longer with us. I know you will miss him very much. If there is anything Ron & I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. Your Friends at Butterfly Gardens.

Glenn and Vicki Champion

September 10, 2002

Dear Mrs. Davidson, Mike Jr. and Family:

I am very sorry and deeply sadden by the loss of Mr. Davidson. He was a long time business associate and friend of ours. We will miss him very much.

May God bless Mr. Davidson, you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Respectfully,

Glenn and Vicki Champion

Robert Pertile

September 10, 2002

I have worked at Mike Davidson ford for 29 years and had a very good relationship with Mike.A very fine gentleman and friend. He will be missed

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