Harold A. Davidson Jr., 82, of Bad Axe passed away peacefully on March 13, 2015 at his home with family by his side, assisted by Hospice Advantage.
Harold was born on June 25, 1932 in Detroit to the late Harold and Lilly Pearl (Marks) Davidson Sr.
He married Gloria Cove-Jurgess on December 7, 1992 in Hawaii.
Hal was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe and attended and active with Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida. One of his biggest achievements was earning his GED in 1988. Hal also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in 1992. Hal enjoyed camping, listening to music – especially old country, bonfires, watching movies – especially any old western movies, and loved to eat. His favorite sports teams were the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Redwings and University of Michigan.
Harold is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons Larry Davidson from Springfield, Ill., Daniel (Sheila) Davidson of Clarkston, Michael (Sheila) Jurgess of Harbor Beach, William (Karen) Jurgess of Harbor Beach, John (Tammy) Jurgess of Bad Axe, James (Michelle) Jurgess of Muscle Shoals, AL, and Jason (Nikki) Jurgess of Bad Axe; daughters Sharon (Walt) Tee of Marion, IA, Gail (Robert) Byers of Flint, Denise Davidson from Holly, Carol (Mike) Cunningham of Grand Blanc and Patricia (Albert II) Wolschleger of Bad Axe; brother Russell (Eloise) Davidson of Oklahoma; sister Dolly (Bill) Feries of Madison Heights, twenty five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews, and special friends "the gang from Holly".
He was preceded in death by a son Jeffrey, and sister Cecelia Gamblin.
Funeral services will be 11 am on Saturday, March 21st at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe with Pastor Kenneth Lueke officiating.
Visitation will be 2 – 8 pm on Friday, March 20th at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and 10 am until time of service on Saturday, March 21st at the church.
Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund.
Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com