"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

— II Timothy 4:6-8

Tommie Lee Davison, Sr., was born to the late Rosebud and Rosie Davison. He was a member of Mt. Joy Baptist Church, New Castle, Alabama.

He relocated to Boston, Massachusetts at an early age and worked at Harvard University as a laborer in the science laboratory. He later returned home after the passing of his father and reunited with his wife, Linda Davison and raised multiple children, grandchildren and all of those that know who they are. He began to do mechanic work for the community and others like his dad Rosebud. He is loved by many, young and old and will forever be remembered.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Rosebud and Rosie Davison; his wife, Linda Davison; and one Sister, Doris Payne.

He leaves to cherish his memories; a daughter, Shemeca (Eric) Rice; three sons, Antininus Hendrix (Brandy) Wyatt; Tommie (Stephanie) Davison, Jr., and Patrick Davison, all of Birmingham, AL; special companion, Shelia Smith; a brother, Walter Payne, Birmingham, AL; and Aunt Clemmie Goldsmith, Pulaski, Tennessee (whom Tommie, Sr., moved to Boston to reside with at an early age); a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.