Michael Eugene Davison, age 66, of Tamaroa, went home to be with the Lord at 1:35A.M., Monday, May 18, 2026. Michael, "Uncle Mike", loved being an uncle to all his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer his words of wisdom and tell "stories" of his family and work life. Michael found strength and peace in his relationship with Jesus Christ.
Michael had worked as an over the road truck driver, a forklift driver, "BIG MIKE", for Nascote Industries 28 years and 16 days, drove for Perry County Transport Service, a part-time EMT 13 years, a volunteer firefighter for Tamaroa Fire Protection Dept. 2002-2016, Tamaroa Fire Protection Dept. Board "president" 2019-present. He was a member of the Tamaroa Masonic Lodge # 207 for 44 years, served as Master Mason 2004-2006 & 2025. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and farmer. He enjoyed traveling, driving truck and camper, and Trains.
He was a member of Tamaroa Independent Pentecostal Church and attended Creek Nation Pentecostal Church of Mulkeytown. He was always willing to lend a hand for anything that needed to be done around the churches.
He was born April 6, 1960, in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Jackie Lee and Naomi Mara (Ferguson) Davison. He graduated from District 211 Grade School, a 1977 graduate of Tamaroa Community High School, then attended McKendree College until 1983.
He married Patricia "Patty" Lee Cook on June 29, 1996, at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds on the white bridge with a 50-60's theme.
He is survived by his wife – Patty Davison of Tamaroa, IL, three brothers, Jackie Joe (Donna) Davison of Du Quoin, IL, Tom (Debbie) Davison of Percy, IL, John (Stasia) Davison of Tamaroa, IL, one sister – Sharon (Bill) Knapp of Du Quoin, IL, brothers in law, Sonny (Carol) Buote of Sun City, California and Kirk Cook of Largo, Florida, nieces & nephews – Rachael Davison, Robin (Doug) Presswood, Brigette Davison, Madison Oliver, David Woodcock, Nick Woodcock, Ty Davison, Jacob Davison, Amanda Knapp, "Big Zach" Knapp, Lillie Knapp, Alissa Knapp, Cody Knapp, Zach Knapp, Emma Knapp, Haylee Knapp, Brooklyn Knapp, Layton Knapp, Serenity Myers, Alyssa Wilson, Hannah Dunston, Misty (James) Hemmingway, Mandy (Neil) Miller, Melissa (Bobby) Casten, with great nieces & great nephews – Isaac Davison, Selena Davison, Caleb Davison, Danny Davison, Nora Presswood, Audrey Presswood, Eli Hemmingway, Ella Hemmingway, Ava Hemmingway, Jayci Casten, Jersi Casten, "Krazy" Kalli Casten, Dexter Smith, Hayden Smith, Willow, and Jonas Oliver plus "special brothers" - Sylvester and Stanley Bejma. Michael and Patty had a very large Circle of Family and Friends. You will always remain in our Hearts!
He was preceded in death by his father – Jackie Lee Davison, mother – Naomi Mara Davison, and sisters – Clara Jane Davison and Lee Woodcock.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Brother Marvin Boswell and Tim Norman officiating.
Friends may call from 8 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.  Masonic rites will be performed by Tamaroa Masonic Lodge # 207 at 10:30 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Tamaroa, IL.
In lieu of flowers, PLEASE, make memorials to the Tamaroa Independent Pentecostal Church or Creek Nation Pentecostal Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.