George H. Davidson of Murphysboro

George H. Davidson Sr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at his home in Murphysboro, Illinois.

He was born on April 18, 1939 to Arthur and Lorena (Hughes) Davidson in Bulpitt, Illinois.

He married Vonny (Allendale) on April 20, 1957 in Reno, Nevada.

Mr. Davidson was a member of the Elm Street Baptist Church of Murphysboro.

He owned a rock shop that he ran for many years known as Stones by George, which later became Davidson Gems and Gifts. He was a Boy Scout Master with his wife, which allowed him to fish, travel, and camp - all things he liked to do with the Scouts.

He is survived by four children, Charlotte Davidson (fiance Dennis Dailey) of Murphysboro, George (Lois) Davidson Jr. of Murphysboro, Shannon (Robert) Samolinski of Tamaroa, and Thomas (Kim) Davidson of Makanda; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, one grandson, and one sister.

Memorials may be made to Elm Street Baptist Church of Murphysboro.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at the Elm Street Baptist Church, with Pastor Charlie Allen officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.

His body will be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

For more information visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.