Roger Allen Davison, 85, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:54 P.M., Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Roger had been a roof bolter for Old Ben #21 Coal Mine. He had also been a printer for the Southern Illinoisan newspaper and the Christopher newspaper. Roger was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the UMWA and the American Legion.

He was born May 27, 1935 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Joseph W. and Violet (Mezo) Davison.

He married Betty Ward on August 2, 1958 at Cottleville, MO and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two sons - Edward Davison of Du Quoin and Daniel Davison of Robinson, IL, three daughters - Lisa Davison of Du Quoin, Suzanne Cline of Marion and Michelle Davison of West Frankfort, one brother - Joe Davison of Christopher, one sister - Sharon Brower of Springfield, IL, five grandchildren - Christopher Cline of Albertville, MN, Brandy Robinson of Stone Fort, IL, Ashley Cline of Dubai, UAE, Matthew Sensenbach of Collinsville, IL, and Erica Page of Elk Grove, IL, and three great grandchildren - Troy Robinson, Trevor Robinson, and Hailey Cline.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Fred Davison.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Marine Corps.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.