David Ray Davidson

David Ray Davidson, 67, of Richmond, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014. David was born December 21, 1947 in Port Arthur, Texas to Eldridge Carlton Davidson and Lois LaVerne Massey Davidson. He retired as a pastor of the Methodist Church after 30 years of service. David was also a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam War serving on the USS Hull. David was a graduate of Lamar University and the Alief School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. A visitation for family and friends was held on Thursday, September 4 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Becky Davidson of Richmond; mother, Lois Massey Davidson Streetman of Port Arthur ; son, Patrick Andrew Davidson of Houston; step-sons, Brendan Neef and David Neef and wife Paris; three grandchildren, Cameron Neef, Dillon Neef, Paisley Neef all of Richmond; brother, Jerry Davidson and wife Bette; sister, Carla Davidson Butuad and husband Mike; nephews, Dr. Wade Butuad, M.D., Kyle Butuad, Drew Davidson; nieces, Jill Sherrod and Katie Butaud; aunts, Fran Massey Ferrell-Huber, Margaret Massey Dupuis, Peggy Massey Gray, and Betty Sterling Massey.