Donald Duane Davidson II

Donald Duane Davidson II, 76, of Sundown Drive, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, after an extended illness.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Donald Duane Davidson and Grace Bradshaw Davidson, he grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Mr. Davidson spent his entire career in the food industry, first as a salesman, then later retiring as purchasing director from PFG Milton’s. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army, attended the University of Illinois, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He spent summers of his youth working on his family’s ranch in North Dakota and loved being outside, especially in the mountains. With a smile that would light up a room, he loved a good joke and always lifted the mood of those around him.  His laughter was his trademark.

He is survived by his son, Michael Carter Davidson, San Francisco, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Christina Davidson and William Barrett Moore of Buford, GA; grandson William (Will) Thomas Moore, Buford, GA; siblings Dorothy Dee Sandy (Ken), Danville, CA; Diane Grace Vaughan (Harley), Newman, GA; Donna Lee Davidson, Westerly, RI; and Daniel William Davidson (Julie), Schaumburg, IL; long-time companion Patsy F. Lothridge, Gainesville, GA, and her children and grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dennis Michael Davidson.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request contributions be made to the Building Fund at Northlake Baptist Church, 4823 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506, (wwww.northlakebaptist.org).

Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:00 am at Northlake Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 5 – 7 pm at the church.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.