Eldon Davidson

Eldon Ray Davidson, son of the late Frank and Inez Ruth (Robertson) Davidson, was born July 20, 1932, in Norwood, Missouri, and passed away January 9, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri.  He was 91 years, 5 months, and 20 days of age.

He married Verna Rose Nicley on February 21, 1959, in Pendleton, Oregon.  Three children were born to this union.  They had made their home in Mountain Grove for many years.  Eldon served in the Missouri National Guard and was a combat veteran for the United States Army where he earned a Bronze Star during the Korean War.

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Eldon enjoyed gardening and was very talented at growing onions and loved to share them, often growing the biggest onions around.   Eldon also loved working in his shop and spending time with his grandkids.

Besides his parents, Eldon was preceded in death by his wife, Verna, in 2008.

He is survived by two sons, Monty Davidson and Andre Davison and wife, (Danielle), one daughter, Carmen Davidson, stepchildren, John Pennigar and wife, (Abbie), Michael Wittenburg, and Sarah Wittenburg,  grandchildren, Alexander, Jessica, Natalie, Sophia, step-grandchildren, Aliza, Adora, and Michael Jr., and a great-grandson, Eldon Jeremiah, and other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lonestar Cemetery.
Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Starts at 2:00pm. Lone Star Cemetery in Mountain Grove, MO.  Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home

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