James E. Davidson, 77, of Hartford, CT entered into rest on November 18, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his sons. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Mae Davidson. James was born in Transylvania, North Carolina on March 18, 1944. He moved to Hartford, Connecticut with his father at the age of 11. James was raised by his stepmother the late Virginia Thompson.
At the age of 19, he married the late Johnnie Mae Dixson-Davidson. For many years, James worked at Tobacco Valley Sanitation Company as a driver. Later in life, he met Shirley Gant his beloved companion for over 40 years.
James leaves behind to cherish his memories his six sons Tommie C. (Josephine) Dixson
Ellis G. Dixson, Drice M. Davidson, Vincent E. Davidson and James A. Davidson, all of Hartford CT. DeBrandson (Irma) Davidson of East Hartford CT. A Sister Josephine (Ronnie) Crocker of Bloomfield, CT. Two brothers Stephen Hoyle of Bloomfield, CT. Gerald (Cassandra) Davidson of Hartford CT.
A very special devoted companion Shirley Gant of NC and two stepdaughters Latoya Gant of Fl. and Talissa Gant of Hartford, CT, two stepsons Jonathan and Dashan Halstead of Hartford, CT.
12 Grandchildren, 8 great Grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A very dear devoted niece Linda Wilkerson of Winston Salem, NC.
James was predeceased by two sisters and five grandchildren. James will be deeply missed!
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