Edward W. Davidson

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* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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* WHAT...Snow tapering off this evening. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
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* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Edward W. Davidson

Edward W. Davidson, age 71, of rural Portland passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Portland on September 10, 1950 the son of Robert and Edna Maxine (Glassford) Davidson. He was married on February 21, 1974 to Paula Hinson who survives.

Surviving are his wife Paula, two sons Jason Davidson (wife Sarah) of Bryant and Daniel Davidson of Portland, one daughter Carey Brunswick (husband Greg) of Bryant, one brother Rob Davidson of Portland, three sisters Cindy Piper (husband Tom) of Celina, Sandra Sanders of Bryant and Tracy Johnson (husband Curt) of Lynn, Eight grandchildren Charlie, Mitchel, Ivan and Lizzy Brunswick, Kylie, Max, Andrew and Eli Davidson.

Ed served in the National Guard during the Vietnam era, was a 1968 Bryant High School graduate and member of the NRA. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed horseback riding and hunting.

Funeral services will be Thursday March 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Fr. Dan Layden presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and 10:00 - 11:00 on Thursday.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.

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