Mack Davison

Mack Davison, 87, of Wilson, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born February 16, 1931 to Arthur and Emma Davison. Mr. Davison came from Tuckerman at the age of 18 to teach Lee Wilson and Company farmers how to grow rice. He was a member of Wilson First United Methodist Church for 66 years and for 10 years he and his wife Etta were the Methodist Youth Leaders. He was a member of United States Marine Corps, as were all of the Davison Brothers were Military Men, and Marine Recruiter for South Mississippi County, Boy Scout Leader. He worked for Delta Valley and Southern Railway 61 years and with the Mississippi County Prison Systems. He managed Wilson Housing Authority for 56 years, recognized by NARO for years of service with Wilson Housing Authority as Outstanding Leadership, board member of Bancorp South, 3rd degree Mason, volunteer at the Wilson Fire Department for 40 years and a member of Wilson Lions Club for 40 years. Survivors include his daughter: Connie Mack Davison Wiley of Houston, Ark.; son-in-law: Gary Wiley; brothers: N.B. Davison, Donald Davison, Marvin (Marjorie) Davison and Jerrold (Sue) Davison. He was preceded in death by his wife: Etta Davison, son: Mitchell Davison; his parents and two brothers: Randolph Davison and Doyle Davison. Family Visitation will be from 6–6:30 p.m. Public Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at Wilson First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.