Robert Lee “Uncle Bob” Davidson, 70, of Lumberton, died Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born on January 24, 1943, in Houston, to Margaret Johansen Davidson and Charles Davidson. Robert served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam where he earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a Deacon of First Baptist Church Loeb and on the board of East Texas Baptist Encampment.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Davidson; children, Jeffrey Davidson and his wife, Sharon, of Portland; Andrea Stansbury and her husband, Kenn, of San Antonio; Shelly Traweek and her husband, Russell, of Alvin; and Michael Davidson and his wife, Carrie, of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Jake Davidson, Grace Traweek, Robert Stansbury, Aaron Traweek, Lleyton Davidson, Elijah Traweek, Thomas Stansbury, Lily Traweek, Marlie Jane Davidson, Austin Stansbury, and Norman Davidson. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gene Davidson.
A gathering of Mr. Davidson’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His interment will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Texas Baptist Encampment, 178 Private Road, Newton, Texas 75966.