Norman E Davidson

Birth date: May 30, 1928 Death date: Dec 26, 2020

Mercedes-Norman E. Davidson passed away on December 26, 2020. He was 92 years and a half years old. Norman was born in Weslaco, Texas to Sid and Lula (Owen) Davidson, and graduated from Weslaco High School. He served briefly in th Read Obituary

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The Whitley Family

239w ago

My family has known Mr. Davidson as far back as probably the 70's if not longer. At the inspection service, Mr. Davidson worked with my Grandfather John Joseph Spicer, also known as J. J. or Jack & my Dad also worked there in the late 70's early 80's if I'm not mistaken.

My parents and I are saddened to just now see this obituary and want to let out deepest sympathies be known to the family. I know he's up in heaven reuniting with my grandparents and I can only imagine the catching up that's been going on.

Thoughts and prayers from our family to his

Kenneth, Linda, & William Earl Whitley
Palestine, Texas

Cody King

247w ago

I have known Norman for as long as I can remember. He called me Fireball my whole life. After he quit running hounds I would stop by and he would come out and look at my hounds in the truck. He would ask about every one and where it came from and when i would tell him about each dog he would have a story about a dog he had at some point in time that was from the same breeding. He owned them all and knew them all. The amount of knowledge that is now lost to this world because of his passing is unbelievable. He knew more about hounds than anyone. All of his old stories. I cant believe its all gone. One thing is for certain, with the death of Norman comes the death of an era for hound hunters. Especially in the Rio Grande Valley. He was the last of the mohicans. He forgot more than I will ever know.

Abel Quintanilla/ Abel Quintanilla Jr.

247w ago

I had the honor of knowing Norman and the privilege of hunting with him along the river many, many times. Looking back on those times all those years ago, I have realized over the last 30 year how much of an impact and influence he had on me. I will always cherish those times, of Norman giving me the first Mango I ever ate, of his hounds, Reba and Sola. His old S10 pickup truck and his love for hounds and the chase. There is a bobcat skin that hangs over the head of my bed that Norman caught with his dogs the day after Cotton past away. Then there is the time dad and I waited for Norman to show up to hunt one night on a backroad along the river....He never showed. This was way before cell phones and the mystery of Normans absence wasn't revealed until a phone call to dad the next day....He had conducted a citizens arrest after witnessing a hit and run accident somewhere on old 83 while he was on his way! And for those who knew him well, that was just the surface. I am going to miss Norman, and with him a little known era has come to an end. All the old time houndsman are gone. Norman was the last. Hunting with hounds in the valley quietly passes into history too. I am glad had the honor of knowing this great man.

From the Quintanilla Family

Buddy Ross

248w ago

I can't remember when I did not know Norman. He would come by the Gin office to visit and he told me many stories about his dogs. I heard some of the stories more than once, but enjoyed them all. I remember Norman working for the Inspection Service and also working with Howard Sparrow at Queen City Laundry. Norman was my friend.
If there were more people like Norman, the world would be a better place to live.

Love to his Family.
Buddy Ross

Tim Belcher

248w ago

Tim Belcher local farmer. I met Norman years ago. I also met one of his dogs on the river I was on my hands and knees checking the numbers on a meter looked up to see one of his dogs about 2 feet away looking at me. Scared the you know what out of me. Norman pulled up moments later just smiling. He had many good stories. We will miss him. 🙏🙏

Johnny Trevino Usbp Now Retired.

248w ago

I met Norman on the proximity of the Rio Grande River while I worked for the Bordrr Patrol. He had a yellow Toyota pick up with a dog cage. He was missing some hound dogs while night hunting coyotes in the eighties. Often we would find his dogs and get them reunited. Friendly hard working good man. I also visited in the nursing home about a year and half ago. My sister was living at the same facility. She passed in July of 2019. Will remember him as a good friend. All the Border Patrol like him. Rest in peace my friend.

Charlene Davidson Baumann

248w ago

The last time I saw Uncle Norman was at his brother, my Uncle Carroll's funeral. I wrote to him once in a very great while...but not like I should of. Uncle Norman was so many different people all rolled into one. He could be sweet, funny, grumpy, and he had such a great laugh. I remember when I was about 7 or so Uncle Norman was in upper Wisconsin for something with his hound dogs...and my father, Rayford took me up to where Uncle Norman was to meet my uncle for the first time. There is a "thing" that the men in my family in Texas seemed to do that is supposed to be an endearment...he would wiggle the bottom of my ear or lightly pull on it. My grandpa would do that when I would sit on the porch at his home with him. My father Rayford did that too. I didn't understand why they always did that, but as I got older it was their way of showing their affection.

Uncle Norman enjoy Heaven ... please say Hi to all your siblings and your parents that went before you. I will see you one day in Heaven and I will pull at all of your ears..to show that I loved each of you. With Love, Charlene

Eva Dueck

248w ago

To the family of “Uncle” Norman,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Norman.

We knew him from the La Floresta RV Park. He was a wonderful character, full of great stories. He would come across as a bit of a grump and yet would have a twinkle in his eye if you gave him a hug. We often shared some of Hartley’s cooking and baking with him, and he was always very appreciative.

Every fall he looked forward to the arrival of the “Winter Texans” (from the mid-central and northern states, and from Canada) to the RV park and was sad when we headed north in the spring. We already missed having him at the park since he moved to the care home, and now are saddened at his final departure.

May you find solace in knowing he was loved by his many friends from the north.
Eva & Hartley Dueck
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Colleen Mohr

248w ago

Norman will be missed by all in LaFloresta Park? We had such a great time with him hearing about his hunting dogs, bringing us grapefruits. All of us from Manitoba Canada included him in our gatherings in the park. Plus he always arranged dinners for us at a Restaurant in Raymondville. I sure will miss running to him to give him a hug as he smiled and pushed me away...Norman you will be held close to our hearts
Many Mohr Hugs Colleen and Hans Mohr

Marlene Davis

248w ago

I was saddened to hear of Norman's passing. He was a very special friend to Roy and me. In fact, it was Norman who got Roy and me together back in 1951. Many times we went jack rabbit hunting with Norman and his hounds. We loved hearing his interesting hound dog hunting stories - some of them were pretty harrowing.

We had lots of outings, dinner dates and fun times with Norman and Jean - sweet memories. Norman's parents and Roy's parents go back a long way - they were lifelong friends.

Norman was a real gentleman and a great guy. He truly will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to each family member. You are lifted up in prayer. God bless you.

Rest in peace, Norman.

Marlene Davis

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