Mr. Edward Dewayne Davidson of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at N.H.C. Healthcare in Glasgow, Kentucky, having attained the age of 80 years, 10 months, and 28 days. He was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Saturday, July 20, 1940, the son of Dennie and Maglene (Bean) Davidson. He was of Methodist faith and a self-employed contractor.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Davidson.

     He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Edens) Davidson of Burkesville, Kentucky, whom he wed Saturday, June 9, 1962, his children, Traina D. (Michael) Manley of Glasgow, Kentucky, Chad (Pamela) Davidson of Oakland, Kentucky, his siblings, Rhonda Thomerson of Columbia, Kentucky, Randall (Susan) Davidson of Scottsville, Kentucky, Judy (Arthur) Bryant of Russell Springs, Kentucky, grandchildren, Cameron Davidson, Emma Davidson, Logan Manley, plus a host of nieces and nephews.

     The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in The Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home with the Honorable Lanny Judd officiating. Special music by Todd Davidson. Burial was in the Burkesville Cemetery in Burkesville, Kentucky. Casket bearers were David Thomerson, Todd Davidson, Joey Davidson, Lucas Davidson, Jeremy Poland, Bronson Poland, In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org or 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601) in memory of Mr. Davidson.

     Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.