Charles Davison's Obituary
Charles Henry Davison, 89, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 8:55 AM, Friday, February 7, 2020 at Fayette County Hospital.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will take place. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Memorials may be made to the family.
Charles Henry Davison was born on October 25, 1930 in Seminary Township, the son of Earl Finley and Mamie Ellen (Daniels) Davison. He married Francis Pauline Lansford on June 30, 1950; she preceded in death on March 25, 2006. He later married Alice R. Porter on August 20, 2008; together they shared 11 years of marriage.
Charles had various jobs over the years; he retired from Crane Packing and was also previously employed by the papermill and the sawmill. He was affiliated with the Methodist faith and was a member of the Vandalia Moose Lodge Post # 1447. Charlie was quite the musician, playing the flat top, fiddle, mandolin, and bass guitar; he was a member of several different bands and would play at various local venues.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Davison of Vandalia; daughters, Patty Phipps of Springfield and Paula and husband Danny Beck of Vandalia; stepsons, William Davison and wife, Dora and Russell Davison of Hagarstown; stepdaughters, Lenier Washburn of Vandalia and Alecia and husband Kerry Comer of Valparaiso, IN; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline; stepsons, Larry Davison and Leonard Davison; brothers, Lloyd Davison, Oran Davison, Leonard Davison, Claude Davison; and sisters, Ilene Coburn, Lillie Davison, and Ruby Davison.
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