James Russell Davidson

Mr. James Russell Davidson of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at his residence in Louisville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 21 days. He was born in Cumberland County, Kentucky on Thursday, September 29, 1927, the son of Bedford "Dude" and Nancy (Holman) Davidson. He was of Jehovah's Witness faith, an elder and member of the Shively congregation of Jehovah's Witness, and an assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Davidson, Howard Davidson, and Arnold Davidson, and sisters, Roxie Simpson, Bethene Carter, Marie Brake, Mary Lee, and Sue Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Marie Davis Davidson of Louisville, Kentucky, whom he wed Friday, February 18, 1949, daughter, Kathie Wideman of Louisville, Kentucky, siblings, Bobby (and Beatrice) Davidson of Burkesville, Kentucky, Betty (and Marshall) Ferree of New Castle, Indiana, grandson, Erik Wideman, great-granddaughters, Justine Wideman and Jenna Wideman, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Elder Louis Rayzor officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Casket bearers were Richard Davidson, Phillip Davidson, Erik Wideman, Steven Poindexter, and Justine Wideman. Norris-New Funeral Home was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.

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