Donald F. Davison Sr.

August 13, 1936 - January 28, 2018

Donald F. Davison, Sr., 81, of Ewing passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. He, along with his late wife and business partners, operated Viking Carpet Service until 1984 when he went on to become an operations foreman with W. Windsor-Plainsboro School District retiring in 2004. An Army Veteran, he was a car enthusiast and a member of the Charioteers car club in Trenton. He enjoyed archery and bow hunting with his longtime friend and late brother-in-law, Richard Gates. A man of diverse talents, he will always be remembered as a devoted husband, exceptional father, favorite uncle, loyal brother, and great friend. His sense of humor and extreme generosity touched anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. Son of the late Walter Snow and Alberta Gerke Davison, husband of the late Joan Bernard Davison, brother of the late Ruth Blackford, Doris Aaronson, Walter, Robert, Harold and Richard Davison, he is survived by 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald F. Jr., and Karen Davison of Robbinsville, and John C. Davison of Ewing; 5 grandchildren, Brianna, Mykala, Devin, Kelley, and Thomas Davison; a brother, Earl Davison; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9 to 11:30am at the Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing. Funeral Service will begin at 11:30am followed by burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Please visit www.murphyfh.com for additional information.