Raymond Davidson

Raymond E. Davidson, 90, of Cape Girardeau went to his heavenly home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, from his home on the farm where he was born and raised with his loving family.

Raymond was born Sept. 17, 1930, to William Calvin and Edna Maevers Davidson at Egypt Mills. He was baptized Oct. 12, 1930, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Egypt Mills and was also confirmed there.

He was a 1948 graduate from Campus High School, where he met his bride, Wanda R. Kain. They were married at Egypt Mills on Dec. 7, 1951, when Raymond was on furlough from the U.S. Marine Corps. He was drafted into the Marine Corps and served from 1951-1953. He was in active-duty combat in the Korean War. When he arrived back state side, he served as a shooting instructor at the military training base.

Raymond was a truck driver for various local trucking companies and was a member of the Teamsters. He raised cattle on the family farm as another way of providing for his family. He also enjoyed raising his cattle. He would like to come in from a hard day and sit on the front porch and enjoy a cold beer and time with his wife, Wanda, overlooking the view of the farm.

Raymond was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was a very kind and caring man, a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Raymond will be so very missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his children, Randy Davidson (Iris Dardoni) and Kay Davidson-Landewee (John); grandchild, Heather Thorne; great-grandchildren, Skyler Davidson, Tye Thorne and Tayton Thorne; sister, Cecil Beal; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Davidson; son, Jeffrey Ray Davidson; parents, William Calvin and Edna Maevers Davidson; and brother, Earl C. Davidson.

A special thank you to the most loving and caring ladies who blessed the family with their care. Thank you to the Southeast Hospice staff for its kindness and caring support. Thank you, also, to the Trinity Lutheran Church family for its loving support and prayers.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, with Rev. Douglas C. Breite officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Burial with full military honors will follow at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.

Ford and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.