David Louis Davidson, Jr.
May 9, 1922 - September 17, 2008
Obituary
David Louis Davidson, Jr. was born in Bayou Goula, Louisiana on May 9, 1922 from the union of the late Rev. David Louis and Mary Beatrice Davidson. He was united in holy matrimony to Eva Dugue’ Davidson on August 20, 1949. David departed this life in Seattle, Washington on September 17, 2008.
David, known as D.L. to his family and Dave to his neighbors and friends, attended elementary school in Bayou Goula and high school in Plaquemine, Bogalusa and Angie, Louisiana. He graduated in 1950 from Tuskegee University in Alabama. David was a United States Marine Corp. World War II veteran, a member of the United States Army Reserve, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Young Friends of Charity, Holy Name Society, Corpus Christi Church, Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, and Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Council 218, and Fourth Degree Knights of Peter Claver, Lloyd Berteaux, Assembly 38. He was a college professor teaching Physics, Math and Electrical Engineering at Alcorn State University in Mississippi for 10 ½ years. David retired as Lead Engineer with the Boeing Company in Kent, Washington in 1988.
David was the Father of Reginald J. Davidson Lathenia, Rhonda A. Wilkerson Perry and Gaynell T. Walker; Grandfather of Christina N. Spencer, Cerissa L. Wheeler Reginald, Gaynell E. Walker, Erin N. Hocevar Luka, Kellen A. Walker, Eva A. Walker, Cedric D. Walker, Christopher L. Davidson and Ashley N. Davidson. He was the Great-Grandfather of Aryn R. Spencer.
David was preceded in death by his brother Rev. James S. Davidson, his sister, Alma Ford, and daughter-in-law, Flora T. Davidson, Lt. Col. United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva, his three children, Reginald, Rhonda and Gaynell, his sister Dolores Parker, and brother, William Davidson, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 from noon to 6:00 p.m. and rosary from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home located at 1732 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, 98122. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception located at 820 18th Ave., Seattle, Washington, 98122. A military burial will be on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery located at 18600 S.E. 240th, Kent, Washington, 98042.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in memory of David L. Davidson, Jr. to Overlake Medical Center Foundation, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, Washington, 98004.
We share our most sincerest condolences to the entire family of Mr. Davidson. We met Mr. Davidson through his son Reginald, who has been a dear friend since the early 80’s in our military days. Mr. Davidson shared a bit of his personal history with us on what it was like being a black engineer in the early part of his career with Boewing; we left with the feeling that we had met a true hero in the plight of other youung black engineers to follow! The world is a better place because of Mr Davidson! May God bless you all, and may he rest in peace!
Emmett & Sun Yon Mitchell
I am truly sorry for your loss. My family and I have yours in our prayers.
Lee Malone
To the Davidson Family,
What a wonderful father and husband he was to you. I know that those happy memories will always be with you in your heart and will bring a smile to you face.
I will always remember my “Double Brother” Dave! He will be missed! He truly showed me what a Sigma Man and Knight was to be in the community! I will never forget his stories and his ways of always making you smile and feel good! He will truly be missed!
Dear Reggie I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you when I heard of your father’s passing. I hope and pray for you to have strength and I want you to take care of yourself in this difficult time.
To the Davidson Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
God Bless you and take care,
The Scoggins Family
To the Davidson Family:
Mr. D. L. Davidson has been a close family friend for years. We have many fond memories. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Garrett Family Seattle
I would like to send my condolences for Bro. Davidson from the Bros. of the Lambda Iota Sigma Chapter on the passing of this great man. May God Bless his family and friends in this difficult time.
Sistah Eva and family,
There are so many fun memories I have of Brotha Dave and like so many others I loved to watch him and Sistah Eva dance.
Justing watching him walk somewhat stiffly you would never have thought that he could move so gracefully on the dance floor.
Each time I visited Sistah Eva always welcomed me with a big smile and Brotha Dave would keep me interested in whatever he had to say.
Brotha Dave will be greatly missed but we sure have tons of memories to sustain us and I think he would rather we focus on those precious memories right now.
Thanks for the good times.
Regina Morton
To the family of Sir Knight Louis Davidson may your heart be filled with joy that your love one has found eternal rest, and he is not suffering anymore. May the soul of the faithful departed rest in peace.
You have had a great loss in your family. I will keep the Davidson family in my prayers
In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
My deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your father. Know that we are remembering you in our prayers here at Holy Redeemer. May he rest in peace.
I am very sorry to here about the loss of such a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our prayers are with each member of your family and may God continue to give each of you the strengh to make it through this life.
What a phenomenal legacy!- in his own life, his children and his grandchildren.
Sincerest sympathies,
Steve and Joanie Alderman
Extending deep and Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Our thought and prayers are with you. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy is with you.
My deepest sympathy is with you.
Reggie,
No words can express our feelings for your loss, but you have to know you are in our prayers and in our thoughts
Charlie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you faith, strength, and understanding. May Mr. Davidson rest in peace.
To the Davidson Family:
God has accepted another precious member into His kingdom. May Mr. Davidson forever rest in peace. Reggie, to you and the family, you have our deepest and warmest expressions of sympathy. God Bless!
Walter and Joan Duncan
There are no words that can really comfort you. But please know, me and my families’ deepest prayers and sympathies are with you and your family. God bless you all.
The Howell Family