Joe Davidson

Joe Harvey Davidson, 92, of Siloam Springs passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Earlene Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas.

Joe was born on December 12, 1928, in Wedington, Arkansas.  He was the son of Ben Davidson and Viola Kennedy-Davidson. He was the widow of the late Betty Place-Davidson, whom he married on August 18, 1949, in Siloam Springs and preceded him in death on February 13, 2013. Joe started his working career as a truck driver for Green Milling Company and then became a Machinist, working for Brand-Rex an underground telephone cable company in Siloam Springs. Though the company name changed many times Joe worked there for 25 years without ever missing a day. He enjoyed old cars, tractors, gardening, going to the deer camp, telling stories of his past, traveling country roads and working with his hands.  He always thought he could fix anything with baling wire.

He is survived by two sons, Jody Davidson and wife Sherrie of Maysville, and Jerry Dale Davidson and wife Brenda of Siloam Springs; one daughter, Pamela Geary and husband Ted of Siloam Springs; one brother, Jimmie Davidson of Siloam Springs, one sister, Grace Davis of Siloam Springs; 7 grandchildren Leisa Conrad (Chad) of Gentry, AR; Jason Davidson (Alisha) of Stilwell OK; J.J. Davidson (Becca) of Gravette, AR;  Jamie Davidson (April) of Hot Springs AR; Jerilynn Hosman of Hot Springs AR; Carla Talbot of Centerton, AR; Tyler Geary of Johnson AR and 13 great grandchildren. And numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00pm at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel in Siloam Springs. Burial will be conducted at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.