Harold Davidson

Abbeville- A memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Harold Davidson, 91, who died Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

Harold Davidson of Abbeville was born to Robert Davidson (Springhill, LA) and Eunice Faulk Davidson (Leroy, LA). He attended Abbeville Elementary and later Abbeville High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1948 were he attended clerk typist school. When the Korean War broke out his service was extended an extra year. He was honorably discharged from the service as a sergeant and attended automobile Mechanic classes at the local Trade school.  Harold had many jobs over his working years. He worked as an iron worker in Texas, and as a deck hand and later a crew boat captain for local boat companies. Harold retired as a warehouse supervisor for Broussard Chemical Company and did security work after retirement.

He married Eula Mae "Bootsie" Murray in 1952. They had no children when she died. He married Marian Domingue in 1979. She had four children with her previous husband which Harold raised as his own.

Harold was a life member of the American Legion Department of Louisiana. He has served as Post Commander at both the Kaplan and Abbeville Post as well as Area Commander for the Third District twice. He served as the Department's Poppy Chairman for three years. He is a cancer survivor and has supported and volunteered for the Vermilion Relay for Life since 2008. He has volunteered with the "Share" program and attended and worked two stand downs for the homeless.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marian Davidson; adopted daughter, Paula Davidson of Abbeville; step-children, Pamella Vice (Stephen Jr.) of Erath, Susan Adams (Charlene), and Phillip Vincent Jr. (Elaine) of Abbeville; siblings, Gloria Davidson and Betty Davidson both of Abbeville; sister-in-law, Ella Davidson; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by first wife, Eula Mae Murray; parents Robert and Eunice Faulk Davidson; sisters, Rose Belle Broussard (Nelson), Annie Lou Theriot (Nugier); brother Robert Davidson, Jr.; brothers-in-laws; Wilson Dronet and Justillian Bergeron; and great granddaughter, Serene Rose Kilchrist.

The family would like to thank all the staff and volunteers of Acadian Hospice for their wonderful care of their departed Harold.