Claude Davison

Claud started his education in Conway, Arkansas and completed his education in Los Angeles, California at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Claud met and married the love of his life, Nellie Fisher of Benton, Arkansas. They were united in Holy matrimony in Los Angeles, California on November 26, 1966.

Claud retired in 1992 after 37 continuous years of service with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Maintenance as a Street Maintenance Laborer Supervisor. He was an extremely hard-working and gifted leader known for his high standards, problem solving ability, improving whatever he touched, and keeping his teams focused on the objective. Upon retiring he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he found pleasure in traveling to visit family and friends.

Claud was very social and over the years became great friends with Clarence Carson, BB Phipps, Floyd Matlock, Paul Marbra, Al Nieto, and Alfred Laws. He was known for his calm yet tough, helpful, and caring demeanor.

Claud was a 33rd Degree Mason establishing him as a full member of the Prince Hall Mason & Shriner. He served faithfully at the Egyptian Temple No. 5 Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles California.

Claud loved to BBQ, camp, hunt, fish, bowl, play softball, and coach little league baseball. Claud was a devout Laker, Raider, and Boxing fan who loved to watch his favorite team or athlete when time allowed. Claud also loved to travel and took the opportunity to visit Central Europe, Mexico, and many states throughout the United States.

Claud leaves to cherish his memories:

His Devoted Wife Nellie; Two loving Sons: Mark & Anthony Davison. Five proud Grandchildren: Ayanna Davison, Jahleel Davison, Anthony Davison Jr., Isaac Davison and Jonathan Davison. Sister: Maurice Davison, Her son Randy Davison and daughter Marsha Davison. Brother-in-Law’s & Sister-in-Laws: Parnell Fisher & The Late Vermond Fisher, Charles & Martha House, Jay and Lovie Fisher. And a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.

I asked the Lord to bless me with an angel in my life,

A man I could treasure as a loving friend and Husband.

And so you came from heaven as the answer to my prayer. And changed my world forever through the precious love we share!

With love, Your wife, NELLIE DAVISON