Douglas Earl Davidson, Sr. of Aulander, NC peacefully passed away at the age of 75 on April 19, 2017. His loving family was at his side.

Doug was born in Colerain, NC on April 22, 1941. He graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1959. He was married to Betty Harrell Davidson on October 7, 1960.

Doug was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Mary Davidson, his sister Jackie Davidson and great granddaughter Genesis Martin.

Doug is survived by his wife, Betty, his sister Judy, his son Doug, Jr. and his wife Christine, and his daughter Jacquelyn. He has 3 grandchildren; Michelle, Joseph (Joey), and Rebecca. He also has 5 great grandchildren; Brayden, Anastasia, Landon, Preston and Eli.

Doug was employed at Texaco for 30 years. He was an Air Force veteran. He was an avid bowler from the time he was a teen, when his first job was at Indian River Lanes. Doug loved yard work and always had the greenest grass in the neighborhood.

Doug's family has been touched deeply by his life and they will miss him dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held on April 29 at 4 p.m. at The Bridge Christian Fellowship at 1116 Hillwell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322.