Steven Abe Davison

Steve was born on July 25, 1957, in Wyandotte, Michigan to Thomas and Norma Davison. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1975, and enlisted in the Army in 1976 – much of his enlistment was spent in Germany as a tow truck driver and mechanic. Upon discharge from the Army in 1979, Steve spent time in California and Texas working as a diesel mechanic. In 1983, while in Houston, Texas, Steve met and married Wendy Kennedy Davison, the love of his life for 32 years. In 1986, Steve and Wendy moved their little family from Houston, Texas, to Michigan, to spend more time with the extended Davison family, and lived in Romulus, Michigan, for 18 years. In 2005, Steve and Wendy moved to Memphis, Tennessee, to spend their remaining years with the Kennedy extended family. Steve and Wendy were blessed with two children and five grandchildren (so far).

Steve was ordained a Deacon in the Community of Christ church in 1988, and spent many active years caring for members of his congregation, both in Detroit, Michigan, and Memphis, Tennessee. Steve was dearly loved by all that knew him, and was quite well known for his hugs. He was always available to anyone in need, and always willing to lend a hand for any type of handyman task.

Steve had a fondness for motorcycles and fast cars. He was a member of the Honda Gold Wings chapter for several years, and attended many national conventions. He always had a car project underway in the garage that never seemed to quite get done, but he had a good time working on them. He was an avid hunter, and was happiest when spending time outdoors.

Steve’s greatest joy was his grandchildren – he made every effort to attend school recitals, soccer practices, and special events, and could always be relied upon to assist with homework or babysit when needed. He loved his grandchildren dearly.

Steve will always be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, his sense of humor, and, of course, his love of sarcasm. Steve’s philosophy was that life was not to be taken too seriously, there was always room for laughter and love.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas M. Davison and Norma Kirkendall; and his brother, Thomas A. Davison.

Steve is survived by his spouse, Wendy Davison; daughter, Laura Davison Alberts (Russ); son, Matthew Davison (Jennifer); his brothers, Larry Davison and James Davison (Ginger); sister, Ruth Davison; sister-in-law, Beth Davison; stepmother, Betty Davison; step-sister, Sandy Gonzales (Jim); step-brothers, Don Runyan (Peggy) and David Runyan (Kim); his grandchildren, Alex, Chloe, Joseph, Olivia and Sophia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.