Mr. L. Davidson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James L. Davidson, 82, passed away, on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his home, in West Point. James L. Davidson was born July 4, 1930 in West Point, Mississippi to the late Essie Hazlewood and Jesse Thomas Davidson. Mr. Davidson worked in the Accounting Department at Babcock & Wilcox Company for 40 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. He loved to hunt, and killed an eight-point buck last year's season. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a Veteran of U. S. Army National Guard having served during the Korean War. James L. Davidson married Judy Wright Davidson on March 3, 1956 in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Monday, February 11, 2013, 2:00 p. m. at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kirby Loyd officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery Montpelier. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife Judy Wright Davidson of West Point; one daughter, Marsha Lynn Langford (Richard) of Tupelo; one son, Charles T. Davidson of West Point; his daughter in law: Kay Thompson Davidson of Pheba; two grandchildren; Jacob Thomas Davidson and Amber Michelle Langford; one sister, Dena Beth Lawson (Bobby) of Woodstock, AL; one brother, Jesse Donald Davidson (Charlotte) of New Albany. His son Mark Davidson preceded him in death. Pallbearers will be Lynwood Prescott, Tommy Henley, Dennis Lang, Billy Young, Robert D. Lawson, Tracy Davidson, Benny Clark, and Barry Sansing. Honorary Pallbearers will be Norwood Clark, John Lester, John Ralph Hazelwood, Wiley Lang, Ron Schmidt, Harold Keller, Charles Orman, Dr. Andrew Wartak, Dr. Andrew H. Kellum, Dr. T. N. Braddock, Dr. Charles G. Pigott, Dr. Robert Howland, and the Hardee's Breakfast Group. Memorials may be made to Palestine Cemetery Care Fund, c/o Jim Murray, 18515 Hwy 46, Pheba, MS 39755 or to First Christian Church, P. O. Box 208, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will be Monday, 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.at Calvert Funeral Home.