Kenneth O. Davidson

Kenneth O. Davidson, 89, of East Ridge, TN, passed away Friday July 13, 2012. A native of Scott County, TN, He has been a resident of the Chattanooga area for the past 60 years and was an active member of Gospel Chapel Assembly of Rossville since 1963. Mr. Davidson was a World War II Navy veteran, where he fought in three major battles. He was the son of the late James Franklin and Armelda Davidson; he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Katherine Davidson; two brothers Kolmer Davidson, and Jerry Davidson; one sister Georgia Pierce.

Survivors include his daughter, Janice Ann Davidson; three sons, Donald (Janice) Davidson, Dennis (Ruby) Davidson and Daniel Davidson; brothers Junior Davidson, Harley Davidson, Earl Davidson, Jimmy Davidson, and Billy Davidson; seven grandchildren, Kristy, Misty, Brian, Brittany, Sherry, Michelle and Ray; 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and Church family.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday July 16, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Noah Yarber officiating. Interment will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-6 Sunday July 15 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org.