Funeral Services for Mr. Merl Charles “Chuck” Davidson, age 85 of Jacksonville, will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2025 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Pete Davidson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Mr. Davidson passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital in Anniston. He was born in Lanett, and lived in Clay County for several years. In his early years, he worked at the Rubber Plant in Lineville, and then hung phone lines in West Point, Georgia before finally beginning a lifelong career as a truck Driver. He drove for Buel Transportation and Carolina Western, as well as other companies over his years. Mr. Chuck was a simple man who enjoyed sitting in the sunshine, and being able to go where he wants, whenever he wants.
Mr. Davidson was survived by his children: Charles Davidson Jr (Terri) of Jacksons Gap, Stewart Davidson of Tampa, FL, Ed Moore (Sharon) of Jacksonville, Sydney Davidson, Christopher Davidson, and Zackary Davidson, all of Spartanburg, SC; two step-sons: Brian Holden of Spartanburg, SC and Scott Holden of Boiling Springs, SC; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren: one sister, Sally Hannon of LaGrange, GA; one brother, Bro. Pete Davidson (Barbara) of Valley, plus a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William T.H. Davidson and Ophelia Rebecca Edmondson Davidson; and one great-grandson, Raymond Cole Davidson.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
His visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville beginning at 12:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.
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