Thomas Wayne Davidson, 81, of Medora
Thomas Wayne Davidson, of Medora, passed away peacefully on the evening of
November 19, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
He was 81 years old.
Tom entered this life on October 9, 1943, in Vallonia, Indiana. He was the first born to
Carlo and Rosie (Wheeler) Davidson, and the older brother to Ladonna and Betty. He
grew up in Vallonia and was a graduate of Vallonia High School, Class of 1961. Shortly
after graduating, Tom joined the US Air Force where he served for 4 years, stationed in
Guam.
After returning from his duties, on March 18, 1967, at Haleysburg Nazarene
Church, Tom was united in marriage to Rebecca (Temple) Davidson. This union of over
57 years, they were blessed with two children, Andy and Angi.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and Papaw. He was lifelong Christian and a
member of the Haleysburg Nazarene Church. Tom loved working with wood. He
became a master woodworker. He would craft wooden doll houses, miniature scale
cabins, and carve wooden pens. He was the family photographer and loved to work
genealogy.
Tom worked for Cummins Engine Factory for 10 years. In 1975 Tom and his wife Becky
purchased the Kasting Hardware Store, and together they ran Davidson Hardware
Store. After 15 years they sold the store. He went to work for JE Reedy Inc. and after 15
years he retired.
His memories will be forever cherished by his wife, Becky Davidson of Medora, Andy
Davidson and his wife Kori of Brownstown, and Angi Davidson and her husband
Brandon Branham, five grandchildren, Hunter Davidson and her fiancé Sam Spence,
Delaney Baker and her husband Hamilton, Bethany Beedie and her husband Chance,
Jacob Reedy and his girlfriend Aubree Van Coutren, Matthew “Bub Bub” Reedy, and
one great-grandchild Matilda Beedie.
Tom was preceded by his parents and sisters.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday November 23,2024 at11:00 am at
Hague Funeral Home of Medora with Pastor Jerry Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow
at White River Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Hague Funeral Home on Friday November 22, 2024, from 4:00 –
8:00 pm and on Saturday after 10:00 until time of the service.
Memorials written in Tom’s name to Haleysburg Nazarene Church Building Fund.
Maria Nataren Bonilla, 40, Clarksville, Indiana
