James Harold Davidson, 79, passed away in his home in Newport News, on December 14, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee “Flea” Davidson, mother, Mary Alice Finney, brother Arthur “Buzz” Davidson, and grandson, Colton Tsigaridas. He leaves behind his children to cherish his memory, Robert Davidson (Linda), Kelley Tsigaridas (George), Shawn O’Connor, Jason Davidson (Robin), James Davidson (Kelly), and Erin McNaughton (Jeff).  

Jim dearly loved his 15 grandchildren and was a friend to all. He graduated from Warwick High School, was a US Army Veteran, owned the Eastern Warehouse Tire Co., worked at the Newport News Shipyard, Naval Weapons Station,  Patrick Henry Inn, and Eastern State Hospital.  

To honor his life well lived, the family is holding a visitation at Peninsula Funeral Home on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. with interment following at Peninsula Memorial Park. Please see www.peninsulafuneralhome.com/video for live streaming.  

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.