James Paul "Jim" Davison
January 11, 1919 ~ May 22, 2006

James Paul Davison "Jim", the epitome of a loving husband, father & grandfather and patriarch of our family was called home by His Heavenly Father, Monday, May 22, 2006 at the age of 87, at his home in Tuttle, OK.

What a legacy he has left us. He will be missed beyond words. Our comfort is in knowing that soon we will be reunited where death can never separate us again. He was our hero. He was a prime example of facing life's challenges courageously and with perseverance.

He was born the seventh of eleven children to Curtis and Bertha [Copp] Davison, January 11, 1919 in Tuttle OK. He retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 31 ½ years of service in 1975.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers, I grandson-in-law, Lee Haworth; I granddaughter Diana Kay Davison, I great-great granddaughter, Emilee DeAnn McKay.

He is survived by his loving wife, best friend & devoted companion of 64 years, Katherine Faye Davison of the home. Sons David Davison and wife Helen of Newcastle, OK and Jerry Davison and wife Hope of Oklahoma City, OK, and daughter Sharon James and husband Glen of Tuttle, OK.

Grandchildren: Kim Elledge and husband Jeff of Dibble, OK; Kent James and Jenny of Liberty, KS; Terry Davison and wife Amy of Abilene, TX; Robin Davison-Herd and husband Kevin of Moore, OK; Shawna Robbins and husband Bryan, of Waukee, IA; Davey Davison and wife Cindi, of Oklahoma City, OK; Kellye Eden and husband Matt, of Oklahoma City, OK; Dedra Dee and husband Charles, of Coweta, OK; Crystal Davison and Kenny Pittman, of Oklahoma City, OK.

Great Grandchildren: Brian Morris and wife Patricia; Dusty Morris and wife Emi; Adrienne Haworth McKay and husband Robert; Chad Elledge; Kyle Davison; Jacob Davison-Herd; Katie Davison; Jimmy Davison; Nathan Davison; Heidi Wilson; Katherine Wilson; Jared Davison; Tyler Eden; Joshua Eden; Shariah Clouse; Katherine Robbins; Matthew Robbins; Christina Dee, and Luke Taylor.

Great-Great Grandchildren: Hunter, Clayton, Robyn, Stephanie, Lacey, Daisey, Lilea, Tristan.

Also, survived by his precious sister Lois Singletary and husband Ray of Tuttle, OK, and loving brother Leon Davison of Tuttle, OK, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Extended family members include: Mark and Vickie Condren, Bobby Thompson, Nancy Metcalf and Doris Smith.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Snow Hill Baptist Church, Tuttle, OK, with Rev. Todd Littleton officiating. Services under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard, OK. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Tuttle, OK.