James W. Davidson

James W. Davidson, 86, Walnut Bottom died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Friday, March 23, 1923 in Centerville, a son of late John K. and Dora (Rife) Davidson. He was employed by Letterkenny Army Depot for 37 years, before retiring in 1981. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Walnut Bottom. He was a charter member of South Newton Twp. Volunteer Fire Company. He served in the US Army during World War II in the Asian Theatre and was awarded 3 Bronze Stars. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Coleman) Davidson to whom he was married for 61 years. He is also survived by one daughter: Diane L. Free and husband Tabb, Biglerville;two sons: Larry J. Davidson and wife Valerie of Walnut Bottom andRobert A. Davidson and wife Susan of Walnut Bottom; seven grandchildren: Stacy Pattillo, Tyler Hockenberry, Brett Davidson, Eric Davidson, Ryan Davidson, Cory Davidson and Lennon Free; four great grandchildren: Erin Pattillo, Brandon Pattillo, Courtney Davidson and Merrick Davidson; and a sister, Pearl Robinson, Walnut Bottom. He was preceded in death by one daughter Linda M. Hockenberry andsix sisters Florence Eberhart, Emma Martin, Helen Brenizer, Mary Stouffer, Bertha Etter and Nora Martin. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm atDugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday March 3, 2010 from 9:00am until time of services at Trinity United Methodist Church, 118 W. Main St. Walnut Bottom. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 10:00 am in his church with the Reverend Karl Herman officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens in Carlisle. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Walnut Bottom,PA 17266.