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John C. "Jack" Davidson

February 21, 1930 - April 28, 2015

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Obituary For John C. "Jack" Davidson

February 21, 1930 - April 28, 2015

Davidson, John C. "Jack", age 85, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 of New Smyrna Beach, FL, formerly of Brentwood. Jack was born and raised in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He was a graduate of Ohio University and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. As an accountant, Jack worked for PPG Industries in Pittsburgh, PA. After more than 35 years of service, Jack retired from PPG as a Corporate Controller. Jack was elected and served as the President of the School Board in Brentwood, PA. He was a strong believer in his community which he demonstrated through an active life of volunteering with many different organizations to include, Treasurer at the Guild for the Blind in Pittsburgh, Treasurer at Chartiers Country Club in Pittsburgh, President of HOA at Sugar Mill in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and serving at the Habitat for Humanity in New Smyrna Beach, FL. After retiring, Jack and Judy called New Smyrna Beach Florida home. Jack's favorite pastimes were always playing golf and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played golf every chance he had and was proud to have achieved three holes-in-one in his lifetime. Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith I. Davidson, and his sister Jean Alice Bentley. He is survived by his four children: John C. "Skip" Davidson, Jr. (Pam), Leslie Ann Colamaria (Michael), Marcy Jean Tworkowski (Joe) and Joseph Stirling Davidson (Jennifer). He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, one great grand-child, and brothers-in-law Robert Bentley and Robert Irwin (Harriet). He will be comforted by his faithful companion, "Archie", who was always by his side. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh 15227 on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.

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  • December 11, 2019

    To all of Jack's family. We moved into Hidden Lakes last year down a few houses from your dad home. Your dad and Archie stopped as we were unloading the U-Haul to welcome us to the neighborhood. We would take our dog for a walk with your dad and Archie. He would tell us about playing golf here and you knew he loved living in Hidden Lakes. When he was sick this winter we were the neighbors that would come down to take Archie for his bedtime walk. One day when Jack was out in the garage we were walking by he said something about a new car we said no we had our same Chevy just like his, he smiled and said no I have a new car! Come see it I don't wear them out but I do get tired of the interior we laughed. Then he knew we just bought a golf cart so he said next he was going to sell the Corvette and get a golf cart for Archie and him to take "walks" with. The day we were leaving I stopped gave him a big hug, patted Archie and told them we would see him in Oct. We might not have know Jack as long others but he will be missed by us! You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Michele and Scott deCamp

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Joe, I was so caught off guard and sorry to hear about your dad passing away. Mom and Amy and I will miss him very much. Just thinking of all the wonderful memories our families had together , , , our love to you and your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Condolences to the family of Jack Davidson. I worked with and for Jack for 20 years in the PPG Chemicals Controllers group. He was great teacher and mentor. He challenged me and provided opportunities to grow. I communicated this obituary to a few colleagues at PPG who worked with Jack and received the following comments: â?¢ I always liked Jack, he was a good guy. â?¢ I was just thinking about him the other day. â?¢ I really liked Jack ... he was great to work with and for. â?¢ He was a very special person in my life and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to work with him. â?¢ It was probably two weeks ago the he (Jack) popped into my head and I wondered how he was doing. I always liked and respected Jack. â?¢ I really and truly liked Jack. I was his admin when he was Controller and truly liked him and Judy. â?¢ Good memories of working for Jack. After +20 years of being retired from PPG, people still think about Jack. Easy to see that Jack was respected and a great individual to work with and for. I was also fortunate to get to know both Jack and Judy. My wife and I visited their Brentwood house, dined with them at Chartiers Country Club, enjoyed their company at a few dinner dances at Oglebay, WV and shared a few Steeler games with them. I will remember Jack for his calm personality and friendship. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Again my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  • December 11, 2019

    I'm sorry to hear of Jack's passing. His leadership was valuable to all of us who worked for him and with him at PPG.

  • December 11, 2019

    Leslie and Family - So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry and very saddened by Jacks passing. I waited on him everyday for many years at Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach. He came in everyday day at the same time. I personally had his phone number, so i could call and check on him, through his back surgery, flu etc.. i couldn't reach him last week, knowing something was wrong, he always called me back. He will be so missed, its hard looking at his table 6 he sat at everyday. I am so sorry for his family, and their loss. We all loved him, and I will miss him very much.

  • December 11, 2019

    Joe and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I never had the opportunity to meet him, however, I'm sure he was a great father as evidenced by the great person you have become. I pray that you find strength through our Lord to help you through this difficult time. Respectfully, Joe