Lyle Eugene "Duke" Davison's Obituary
Lyle Eugene "Duke" Davison, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Duke was born on June 17, 1952 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Thomas Edgar and Rose Julia (Powenski) Davison. He married Donna Marie Williams on October 28, 1972 at the Methodist Church in DuQuoin, IL. Duke was a coal miner at Arch Minerals for over 20 years and sold insurance and real estate for Britton Insurance and Investments for over 15 years. Duke belonged to the No Greater Love Ministries, the United Mine Workers of America and was an Elder at Christian Fellowship Church in DuQuoin, IL. He enjoyed watching the DuQuoin Indians play football, hunting and deeply loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Marie Davison of DuQuoin, IL; two sons, Dr. Isaac E. (Melissa) Davison of DuQuoin, IL and Luke A. Davison of DuQuoin, IL; one brother, Mike (Veronica) Davison of Lake of Egypt, IL and one sister, Julie Lunnemann of Pinckneyville, IL; two grandchildren, Naomi and Abram Davison.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son in infancy, Lucas Phillip Davison; one sister, Linda Davison; and one brother-in-law, James Lunnemann.
Private services will be held with Pastor Casey Raymer officiating. Interment will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in DuQuoin, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Covid resurgence restrictions will be adhered to, attendance will be limited and social distancing will be enforced. All attendees are asked to wear a mask.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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