Dave is survived by his wife of 56 years, Suzanne Singleton Davidson; by his daughter, Lisa Davidson; his two granddaughters, Tori and Grace Pirozzolo; his sister, Debbie West-Greene; and niece, Andrea Doll. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Charlie" Davidson and Ethel Mangrum Davidson.
Dave was a graduate of Donelson High School and Belmont College. He served in the Tennessee National Guard. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Mount Juliet and was a lifetime member of the John B. Garret Lodge. He began his career in education at Draughon's Junior College, later to serve as President for 45 years retiring in 2000. Throughout his life he enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, golfing, and socializing with his friends. In retirement, he enjoyed playing with his dogs, lunch with the boys, and mowing his yard. He was a very special man and will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends, and all that knew him.
There will be a gathering of family & friends for Dave on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138 and on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with Funeral Services being conducted at 11 am in the Tulip Grove Room at the funeral home with Bro. Chuck Groover officiating. Entombment to follow in the Hermitage Chapel Mausoleum. Paul Knudson, Gene Kulas, Jim Austin, Tony Singleton, Mike Singleton and Dewitt Shelton will serve as Active Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Philip Singleton, Kenny Young, Ed Gibbons, Bob Kirby and Jim Malone's Sunday School class at Victory Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Davidson family at www.HermitageFH.com.
