Kenneth Loyd Davidson

Kenneth Loyd Davidson, age 73, of Amity, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. He was born on September 20, 1939, at Forester, the son of Roscoe "Rock" Davidson and Camellia Mae Dollar Davidson. On April 26, 1965, he was married to Bonnie R. Garner. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Gene Smith; and his sister-in-law, Johnnie Ann Davidson. He attended Amity Assembly of God Church where he was known by all of the children as "Candy Man". He was a U.S. Army veteran, a logger and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his garden and yard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who always enjoyed helping others. His greatest love in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Davidson of Amity; one son, Joel Davidson of Amity; two daughters and one son-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Buck of Glenwood and Lana York of Amity; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa Buck, Matt Buck, Scooter Wheeler, Amy and Jason Watson, Heath and Leah York, Brandon and Megan Davidson, Sid Siegfried, Saydie Siegfried and Jackie and Hunter McGough; six great-grandchildren, Bailey Wheeler, Hannah Dwiggins, Brayden York, Beau McGough, Gunner McGough, Riley Siegfried and Hallie Siegfried; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, R. W. "Dub" and Wanda Davidson, Burton Davidson and Glen and Delores Davidson, all of Amity; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cordie Smith and Patricia and Landon Wilson, all of Amity and Jo and Marvin Dunn of Jessieville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Amity First Assembly of God with Bro. David Walker and Bro. John McAnally officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Jones Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.