Harold Joe Davidson

Harold Joe Davidson, 81, passed away on July 21, 2012. The fifth child of Josephine and Leon Davidson was born prematurely in Houston on July 31, 1930. His mother placed her tiny son in a shoe box to be blessed by the Priest as she feared his life would be a short one.

A proud graduate of Reagan High School where he excelled on the football field and met many classmates who would become his lifelong friends. Years later those friends would gather as the Heights Lunch Bunch, a function he faithfully attended until his illness. Proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Lifetime member of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Harold never met a stranger, literally! His colorful personality led him to a decade's long successful career in the hospitality industry and later as proprietor of Harold's Exxon on 149. Oh, the stories we can tell about that place!

He was an avid master Gulf Coast fisherman all of his life, believing in the conservation of the natural resources for the enjoyment of future generations. And what a gardener he was! From roses to vegetables, visitors to his home could not leave without experiencing The Grand Tour of his yard, always accompanied by one of his canine companions.

He is reunited with Tommie Davidson, his beloved wife of 47 ½ years whom he married at St Matthews Methodist United Church where they were lifelong members. Also welcoming him home are his grandson, Michael Van Lue, and many other family members and cherished friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Carol Westbrook and Sharon Letendre; his granddaughter, Kimberly Wood; four great grandchildren of whom he was most proud: Michael William and Macie Van Lue, Tanner and Levi Wood and granddaughter-in-law, Christine Van Lue.

A Celebration of Harold's Life will be held Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Houston National Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome if so desired; however, memorials in his name to Alzheimer's Foundation, SPCA of Houston, or Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast would be an honor.

He lived a full life, is dearly loved, and will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.