AULANDER – Douglas Earl Davidson of Aulander, NC peacefully passed away, with his family at his side, at the age of 75 on April 19, 2017.

Doug was born in Colerain, NC, April 22, 1941. He graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1959. He was married to Betty Harrell Davidson on October 7, 1960.

Doug was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Mary Davidson; his sister, Jackie Davidson; and great granddaughter Genesis Martin.

Doug is survived by his wife, Betty; his sister, Judy; his son, Doug, Jr. and his wife Christine; and his daughter, Jacquelyn. He has three grandchildren, Michelle, Joey, and Rebecca. He also has five great grandchildren, Brayden, Anastasia, Landon, Preston and Eli.

Doug was employed at Texaco for 30 years. He was an Air Force veteran. He was an avid bowler from the time he was a teen. Doug loved yard work and always had the greenest grass in the neighborhood.

Doug’s family have all been touched deeply by his life and will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on April 29 at 4 p.m. at The Bridge Christian Fellowship at 1116 Hillwell Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322.

Condolences may be sent to the family at 5117 Eksdale Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.