Glenn Ivan Davison

Glenn Ivan Davison was born Jan. 11, 1922 to Frank and Edith (Holt) Davison and departed this life on Jan. 2, 2015 at the age of 92 years. He was born and reared in Louisburg, MO, graduating from Louisburg School. He was saved and baptized at a young age and attended Louisburg Baptist Church with his family. He later became a member of the First Baptist Church in Buffalo. Glenn and Clara Mahaffey were united in marriage on Jan. 24, 1942 in Ventura, CA and to this union two children were born, Sherry and Larry. Glenn was a WWII Veteran. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Force on Nov. 1, 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, MO. He served as an Engine Specialist at Travis Air Force Base in California and later Guam. After his discharge, as a sergeant in the Army Air Force, he returned to the states where he was employed by Montgomery Ward in Springfield. In 1951, he opened his own business in Buffalo, Glenn Davison Appliance Sales and Service. The business later expanded to televisions and electronics. In 1967, the business moved to its current location on the square in Buffalo. He took special pride in his business that carried his name. He retired in 1985 after 34 years. Glenn enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with them. He also enjoyed operating his amateur radio with the call letters KJI. Quail hunting, trail riding, bird dogs, raising and showing his Fox trotter, basketball, grilling hamburgers, and making homemade ice cream were more of his many interests. He had been a member of the Sheriff’s Posse, Saddle Club, Fox trotter Assoc. and Hardees breakfast club. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Jess Davison, and four sisters: Elsie Walker, Florence Fisher, Nina Booth, and Auda Merrifield. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Clara, of the home; daughter, Sherry Roderick and husband Don, Halfway; son, Larry and wife Ruby, Buffalo; sister in-law, Wilma Davison, Buffalo; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great, great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Sunday,January 4th at Three P.M. in the Montgomery-Viets Chapel with the Rev. Brad Duff officiating. Prerecorded music selections were: "I want to stroll over Heaven with you," by Alan Jackson and "We'll understand by and by," by Gary Penrod. Casketbearers were his grandsons and great-grandsons: Dan Roderick, Caleb Roderick, Jacob Roderick, Jay Roderick, Nathan Duff, Calvin Dryer and Dylan Davison. Interment followed in the Louisburg Cemetery under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo.

Glenn Ivan Davison

January 11, 1922 - January 2, 2015