Charles Victor "Chuck" Davidson Sr's Obituary
Charles Victor "Chuck" Davidson, Sr., 89, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. He was born August 3, 1924 in Casey, IL, the son of James Edward Davidson and Clara Lewella Dill Davidson. On February 11, 1953 he married Helen June Napier in Robinson, IL. Survivors include his wife of sixty years, June Davidson of Martinsville, IL; son, Dan Napier and wife Suzie of Martinsville, IL; son, Chuck Davidson, Jr. and wife Barbara of Robinson, IL; daughter, Brenda Roberts of Casey, IL; daughter, Charlotte Noffke and husband Dennis of Stewardson, IL; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, James and Clara Davidson; brothers, O.W. (Pete) Davidson, James E. Davidson, Herman (Jake) Davidson; sisters, Elizabeth Cook and Irene Reese. Chuck was a self-employed mechanic in Martinsville, IL for over sixty years. He had previously worked for the railroad. He was a US Marine Corp. WWII veteran, a member of the Martinsville American Legion, the Casey VFW, and the Disabled American Veterans Association and was an ASA Hall of Fame member. Chuck attended the First Baptist Church in Martinsville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL with graveside military rites by the Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, September 02, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Tuesday, September 03, 2013 10:30 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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