Roy “Coach” Davidson, 81, of Beaumont died on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Village Creek Nursing Home in Lumberton.
A native of Lockhart, Texas and resident of the area for most of his life, he was a retired coach from South Park High School in Beaumont. He was the United States Army having served during World War II, volunteered at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, and active at Nautilus and World Gym, He received his Masters of Education after attending Lamar and Stephen F. Austin Universities.
Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Davidson of Beaumont; daughter, Jacki Rogers and her husband G.A. of Beaumont; grandson, Dylan Rogers; nieces, Kathy Pickitt and Denise Davidson; and nephew, John Leonard Pickitt. His parents, John Henry and Stella Davidson; sister, Katherine Pickitt; brother, John Dean Davidson; and grandson, Travis Rogers preceded Coach in death.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Broussard’s Chapel, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Whittington Cemetery in Devers. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 until 8:00 Friday, December 1, 2006 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Charity of Choice.
