Services to celebrate Gene's life will be 10 AM Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Southside Missionary Baptist Church, 718 S. Post Rd, Midwest City, OK

Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery in Pocassett, Oklahoma at 2 PM

Eugene "Gene" Davidson entered into eternal rest with his heavenly Father on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 89. Eugene was born in the family home in Pocassett, Oklahoma on November 30, 1926 to his parents, Eugene Gibson and Cora Amanda (Chancelor) Davidson. He graduated from Pocassett High School in 1944 and soon after graduation, he entered the Merchant Marines. After Gene served his time on the ships taking supplies across the vast waters where they were needed, he separated from the Merchant Marines and was quickly drafted on March 13, 1946 by the U.S. Army and was sent to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas to endure boot camp. While serving his country, Eugene spent most of his time in the Phillipines. His duties in the U.S. Army included, Rifleman, driving light duty trucks, portable power generator operator and working on generators. Gene was honorably discharged after 18 months of service on September 7, 1947, in Camp Stoneman, California. Gene met the love of his life, Vineta Barentine, and they were married on May 8, 1949 in Vineta's home, 15 miles East of Cordell. He worked as a carpenter for 2 years before he began his career of 37 years, working in oil field supply stores. Gene was an avid fisherman and he loved Blue Grass Music. He made a personal decision to give his life to his Lord and Savior during a revival, at Highland Missionary Baptist Church. After attending Highland Missionary Baptist Church for many years, he and Vineta joined Southside Missionary Baptist Church and have remained faithful members since. Gene's favorite Book of the Bible was the Book of Romans, but he had many more that he cherished as well. Gene was preceded in death by his: Parents; Twin Brothers, Bob Davidson, 6 weeks old and Pat Davidson; 2 Sisters, Peggy Pitt and Ellen Louise Rainy. He leaves behind his loving: Wife of 66 years, Vineta; Daughter, Jeannette; Brother, Otto Davidson; Sister, Barbara Dobry; And many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.