William Bruce Davidson , 84, of Port Neches, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born in Beaumont Texas June 24, 1924 to Eugene and Mattie Mae Charrier Davidson and attended public schools in Beaumont and Hemphill, Texas. After attending Lamar University, Bruce served his country during World War II, serving three years with the United States Navy, spending time in the Aleutian Islands and later in the South Pacific.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Dorothy Jean James. His survivors include his wife of thirty-five years, Ruby Touchette Davidson; daughters, Dicy Eileese Rowlls, and Dolores Touchette Flower and her husband George of Fannett; sons, William Randall Davidson of Port Neches, and James Mark Davidson and his wife Linda of Nederland; grandchildren, Stacey Brady, Tana Perricone, Randall Davidson, Crystal Davidson, Christi Davidson, Melanie Morgan, Jessica Davidson, Bert Bassett, Brooke Saurage, and Brock Bassett; and seven great grandchildren.
After thirty-seven years of service, Bruce retired from Neches Butane products Supervision Fire Safety and Security Services. After retirement from Neches Butane, he worked for Boots and Coots Fire and Safety for twelve years. For the past twenty two years, he has been a partner with his son Mark Davidson in the used car business. Bruce has also been an active member at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Port Neches Texas. Bruce was also a mason for over sixty years with the Port Neches Masonic Lodge #1163.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Broussard's.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice, 2450 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713 and Cancer research.