Thomas Claude Davidson Sr., born January 31, 1950, died at the age of 70 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. on July 28, 2020. He was born in Chicago, IL. Thomas is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lillian Hazucha, mother Ruth (Orchard) Davidson, father Calvin Glen Davidson, brother James Davidson, and one son, James, Jimmy, Davidson.
He is survived by his daughter, Claire (husband Jordan) Sweetin of Murrayville, IL, sons Thomas Davidson Jr. and William Davidson both of Wisconsin, and Michael Davidson of Jacksonville, IL. Grandchildren Brian Davidson, Braxton, Easton, and Holden Sweetin, Mila, and Aryiah Davidson. He adored his dogs, Missy and Nelly.
Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed working at Wrigley Field during his high school years. Tom loved fishing with his father in earlier years and the trips they would take. He loved to cook, and for some time, owned three restaurants.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of his life will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Any sympathy cards may be sent to his daughter, Claire at P.O. 263 Murrayville, IL 62668.
Ecclesiastes 3:2-3
“There is an appointed time for everything and a time for everything under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build...”
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