Robert Wayne Davidson

Robert “Wayne” Davidson, age 78, of Avon Park, FL passed away on October 26, 2022. He was born on June 24, 1944 in Thornhill, TN to John Henry Davidson and Nannie (Johnson) Davidson.

At the age of 10, Wayne and his family moved to Dundee, MI from Thornhill, TN. During his time in Highschool, Wayne was a star athlete in Baseball, Football, and Basketball. He graduated from Dundee High School in 1963. After Highschool, Wayne attended Eastern Michigan University, where he met his future wife, Rebecca “Becky” Romo. In 1967, Wayne transferred to and graduated from Eastern Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He began his teaching career as a Fourth-grade teacher in Dundee, MI that same year.

Wayne married Becky on August 16, 1968. They moved to Avon Park, FL in 1972, where Wayne began teaching at Avon Park Middle School. In addition to teaching his students, Wayne also coached Middle School Basketball in his early tenure. He retired from teaching in 2005, having served various communities as an educator for 38 years.

Wayne was an avid fisherman, enjoyed vacationing in Eastern Tennessee, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents – John and Nannie Davidson; and sister – Linda (Davidson) Lintz. He is survived by his wife – Becky Davidson; son – Ryan Davidson (Megan); and grandchildren – Clay and Samantha.  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park beginning at 4:00 PM, with family receiving friends beginning at 3:00 PM.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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