William L. Davidson

William Lee “Bill” Davidson, 87, died Saturday April 20, 2013 at the Kansas Soldiers Nursing Home, Ft. Dodge, KS.He was born March 3, 1926 at Oklahoma City, OK, to William Edmond and Mary Pauline (Roller) Davidson.He attended Moore, OK high school but was drafted into the military before graduation. He later received his diploma while in the military. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during WW II from May 1944 – April 1946.He had lived in Liberal since 1958, working for Doll Motor Co. for 9 yrs, American Motors for 2 yrs and Freightliner for 15 yrs. In 1980, he started B&M Rebuilders and also worked as a bus driver for USD 480 until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of Trinity Faith Church and of the American Legion Post #80.On June 20, 1944, he married Mary Elizabeth Grisham in Oklahoma City, OK. She died on Sept. 23, 2006.He is survived by hisSon – Jimmy L Davidson and wife Patricia of Fritch, TXDaughter – Debbie Schmitzer and husband Randy of Turpin, OKTwo Brothers – Don Davidson and wife Pat of Brenham, TX Sam Davidson and wife Rowena of Norman, OKSister – Ann Melton and husband Fred of Houston, TX9 Grandchildren – Brandie Reynolds and husband Dee; Josh Davidson and wife Jackie; Maranda Grimes and husband James; Shane Hammerschmidt and wife Crystal; Isabella Davidson; Angela Whitley and husband Brian; Julian Holt and wife Aja; Thomas Schmitzer and wife Ashley; and Heather McMillon and husband Justin.21 Great-GrandchildrenHe was preceded in death by Two Sons – Joseph and Johnny Lee Davidson, Brother – Robert Davidson, Daughter-in-law – Margaret Rosemary Davidson and Sister-in-law - Beverly Denwalt.Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 24th at Trinity Faith Church, Liberal, with Larry Young presiding. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by U.S. Navy Honor Guard and American Legion post # 80.Visitation will be 9 am – 8 pm Tuesday with the family present from 6 – 8 pm to greet friends at Brenneman Funeral Home.Memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas Soldiers Home at Ft. Dodge in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.