Obituary of Gail Lee Davidson

Gail Lee Davidson, 70, of Neosho, MO, formerly of Moberly, MO, passed away October 16, 2015 at Freeman Hospital. Gail was born September 15, 1945 in Moberly, MO to Charles Marionand Esther Mae (Nichols) Davidson. Having served in the U.S. Army from 1965 -1968; Gail was a patriotic American who loved his country and often shared that love of country with others. Gail was an engineer for the Norfolk Southern Railroad for nearly 40years. He was a member of Neosho United Methodist Church. Gail married Cheryl Greening on December 22, 1973, and she survives. Also surviving are four children, Dawn Brand and husband, Jeff of Moberly, MO, Shawn Davidson and wife, Genie of Moberly, MO, Greg Vitt and wife, Linda of Imperial, MO and Suzanne Puckett and husband, Stuart of Neosho, MO; eight grandchildren, Lexie Brand, Nick and Jack Davidson, Joseph, Patrick and Victoria Vitt and Sam and Stuart Puckett; and one brother, Charles Davidson and wife, Ibia. Additional survivors include brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Services celebrating Gail’s life were held Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Neosho, MO. An inurnment will be held November 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO with full military honors. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, 1479 County Road 1675, Jacksonville, MO 65240