Jack Davidson

Jack Davidson, age 97, of Mound passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Davidson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00p.m., Friday, June 14, 2013 at the funeral home. Jack was born on June 28, 1915 at Pecan Grove, Texas to the late John Wesley Davidson and Nettie Mae White Davidson, the youngest of nine children. He grew up in Pulltight, Texas and attended school at Blackfoot. He married, the love of his life, Christeen Bomar on March 21, 1936. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together before her death in February of 2001. They spent all of their married life farming and ranching at Mound, Texas. Jack was a highly respected man, extremely sensitive and never had a bad word to say about anyone. His word was as good as gold. Jack took great pride in his grafted pecans. He gained the reputation of raising some of the best calves and best pecans in Coryell County, winning several blue ribbons for his pecans. In his spare time, he enjoyed digging for arrowheads. He was especially proud of his only grandson, Brent Sims, and spent many hours teaching him about cows, building fences, and cleaning up after an overflow of the Leon River. Jack spent many hours of his later years in a recliner with a Texas Ranger’s cap on while watching them play ball on TV. He was also a Dallas Cowboy fan and never gave up on them. Jack was a Christian and a member of the White Mound Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, and five brothers. Jack is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Davidson Holder of Mound and Waco; grandson, Brent Sims and wife, Laura of Gatesville; two great-grandchildren, Madison Leigh Sims and Jace Brittain Sims of Gatesville, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Davidson Cemetery Association, c/o Nathalie Ivy, 2413 W. Osage Rd., Gatesville, TX 76528. Very special thanks to Hillside Nursing staff and the wonderful nurses who loved and cared for Jack, especially Nikole, who always brightened his day and to Odyssey Hospice for their extra special compassion. God bless you all.