Michael "Mike" Edward Davidson

Born January 19, 1964 in Pekin to Charles Edward and Lloyd Maxine (Lee) Davidson, he married Janet Lynn Winchell on February 10, 2017. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother Maxine Fuller of Pekin; six children, Chasity Williams of Pekin, Michael Davidson and Kristina Davidson, both of Topeka, Kaeley Gandy of Arkansas, Daniel Wade of Pekin and Ashley Craine of Glasford; 21 grandchildren; two sisters, Donna (Kevin Donovan) Long of Pekin and Deania (Charles) Davidson of Green Valley and two brothers, Charles (Trish) Davidson and Rodney (Trina) Davidson, both of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his father and step-father, Larry Rynearson, who raised Mike.

Michael had worked as a painter for Painters District Council #30 Local 157 District, retiring September 1, 2024.

He enjoyed working outside, camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and running the light board for a local band, 80 Proof for many years.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate. 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.

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