Thomas E. Davison, Sr.

	Thomas E. Davison, Sr., age 93, of Du Quoin, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 12:04 a.m. in the Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin, IL.
	Thomas was born on August 28, 1910 in Du Quoin, IL the son of John Edward and Mary (Wynn) Davison.  He married Edna Broyles on March 2, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO and she survives. Thomas worked for the Du Quoin Packing Co. as a trimmer and Majestic Coal Co.  He also owned and operated the Davison Market in DuQuoin and Davison Ford Tractor and Equipment Co. in Pinckneyville.  Before retiring, he worked at the Perry County Courthouse and Perry County Highway Dept.  He was also a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin, IL.
	Survivors include his wife Edna of Du Quoin, IL, a son, Thomas E. Davison, Jr. and wife Janis of Du Quoin, IL, 4 daughters, Carolyn Smith and husband Roy, Sr. of Du Quoin, IL, Shirley Weisel and husband Ray of Tamaroa, IL, Cynthia Pearsall and husband Alan of Du Quoin, IL and Karen Buser and husband Lyle of Du Quoin, IL. 13 Grandchildren, 26 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Conrad Davidson, 2 brothers, John Perdue and Robert Davison, and a great-grandson.
	Funeral services were held at the Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home, Washington & Perry St., Du Quoin, IL. on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Roy Smith, Sr. and Rev. Dr. John Lewis officiating.  Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.  
	Visitation was held at the Pyatt-Harrawood & Epplin Funeral Home in Du Quoin, IL on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. until services.
	Memorial donations may be made to the Heaven Bound Ministry, Du Quoin, IL.
