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In Loving Memory

Davidson, Pastor Gerald R.

   Davidson, Pastor Gerald R. Friday, July 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Verlena M. Davidson (nee Stone) for 67 years. Dearest father of Doug (Bev) Davidson of Clinton, AR, Debi (Ron) Cathcart of O’Fallon, MO and Darla (Trey) Lawrence of Imperial, MO. Loving grandfather of Lake, Leif, Sky and Summer Davidson, Carson (Melissa), Camron, Lexi, Conner and Cooper Cathcart, Cayden, Landon and Dawson Lawrence. Great-grandfather of Riley, Callie, Rowan, Cade and Weston Cathcart. Dear son of the late Robert and Geneva Davidson. Dear brother of Ronald (the late Velda), Terry and Mark (Jan) Davidson and the late Robert and Katherine Sue Davidson. Dear brother-in-law of Vonna (Jim) Downs, Dan (Deannie) Moss and the late Vickie Moss. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

SERVICES: Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arnold on Tuesday, July 5, 4-8 PM and Wednesday, July 6 10 AM until funeral service at 11 AM. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery. Beloved Pastor of First Baptist Church of Arnold from 1976 until 2006. Former President of Missouri Baptist Convention and former Vice President of Southern Baptist Convention. In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Baptist Church of Arnold appreciated. Family served by KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel.

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32 thoughts on “Davidson, Pastor Gerald R.”

  1. So sorry for your loss. Praying f or you and the family at this difficult time. He was a great man of faith and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. You and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.

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  2. So sorry for your loss. Praying f or you and the family at this difficult time. He was a great man of faith and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. You and the family are in my prayers and thoughts.

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  3. A great man of God that we all loved has gone to his wonderful reward with Jesus! We are praying for you Verlena and for all your family.
    Mitch and Cindy Jackson

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  4. A great man of God that we all loved has gone to his wonderful reward with Jesus! We are praying for you Verlena and for all your family.
    Mitch and Cindy Jackson

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  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as we celebrate our brother going Home to Our Father
    Tina & Roger

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  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as we celebrate our brother going Home to Our Father
    Tina & Roger

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  7. Cindy and I extend our sympathies to Verlena and the extended Davidson family. He was a faithful pastor to his flock, a partner with me in state denominational service, and a true friend – always. Surely he has enjoyed “an abundant entrance” into Glory.
    Love to you all.

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  8. Cindy and I extend our sympathies to Verlena and the extended Davidson family. He was a faithful pastor to his flock, a partner with me in state denominational service, and a true friend – always. Surely he has enjoyed “an abundant entrance” into Glory.
    Love to you all.

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  9. Verlena
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have such fond memories of coming to see you and Gerald to play when you lived in Wyaconda. My family loved Gerald and you too. It was always a highlight for me when my husband and I would see you at conventions just to visit a few minutes. I feel sad, but how grateful I am for our Savior and know Gerald is with Him now! Love in Him, Jane Gorham Jackson

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  10. Verlena
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have such fond memories of coming to see you and Gerald to play when you lived in Wyaconda. My family loved Gerald and you too. It was always a highlight for me when my husband and I would see you at conventions just to visit a few minutes. I feel sad, but how grateful I am for our Savior and know Gerald is with Him now! Love in Him, Jane Gorham Jackson

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  11. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Verlena, and all the family. Brother Gerald will always be remembered. Thankful for all his years of service to the Lord at First Baptist Church Arnold and all the special memories while he was serving the Lord there. I am blessed to know we will meet again in Heaven and share the Glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
    Love and prayers, Brenda Fellows.

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  12. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Verlena, and all the family. Brother Gerald will always be remembered. Thankful for all his years of service to the Lord at First Baptist Church Arnold and all the special memories while he was serving the Lord there. I am blessed to know we will meet again in Heaven and share the Glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
    Love and prayers, Brenda Fellows.

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  13. Dr. Mirl Gene Spurgeon Pastor of Crossroads Missionary Baptist church in Horine worked under Gerald Davidson at First Baptist Church Arnold Gene Spurgeon was really great friends of Gerald Davidson and Gerald Davidson will be missed from the friends that I have Gerald Davidson was a great Pastor and a great man .

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  14. Dr. Mirl Gene Spurgeon Pastor of Crossroads Missionary Baptist church in Horine worked under Gerald Davidson at First Baptist Church Arnold Gene Spurgeon was really great friends of Gerald Davidson and Gerald Davidson will be missed from the friends that I have Gerald Davidson was a great Pastor and a great man .

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  15. Sorry to learn of Gerald’s passing, he was a wonderful Pastor and dear friend. We served together on Guidestone Financial as trustees. He made an impact of a lost world there at FBC Arnold ! A great transition with Kenny and his legacy lives on. 2 Tim 4:2ff

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  16. Sorry to learn of Gerald’s passing, he was a wonderful Pastor and dear friend. We served together on Guidestone Financial as trustees. He made an impact of a lost world there at FBC Arnold ! A great transition with Kenny and his legacy lives on. 2 Tim 4:2ff

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  17. Pastor Gerald Davidson was a lifelong encourager and friend to the Hannibal-LaGrange University family. Our prayers for Verlena, his children, grandchildren, church family and friends are lifted to our loving father. I am grateful for Bro. Davidson’s example of Christlike service to our Lord.

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  18. Pastor Gerald Davidson was a lifelong encourager and friend to the Hannibal-LaGrange University family. Our prayers for Verlena, his children, grandchildren, church family and friends are lifted to our loving father. I am grateful for Bro. Davidson’s example of Christlike service to our Lord.

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  19. I always admired the Davidson family & the Stone family growing up at Carpenter Street Baptist Church in Moberly. GERALD was such a great man of God & now can worship Him in person! My heart-felt condolences to Verlena & family! GERALD will certainly be missed!

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  20. I always admired the Davidson family & the Stone family growing up at Carpenter Street Baptist Church in Moberly. GERALD was such a great man of God & now can worship Him in person! My heart-felt condolences to Verlena & family! GERALD will certainly be missed!

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  21. I’m so sorry to hear this news. May God comfort you all. So thankful the service will be one of joy and celebration knowing that this man of God is with his Lord. He will be missed by family and friends I’m sure. But what a day he had as he saw the face of Jesus.

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  22. I’m so sorry to hear this news. May God comfort you all. So thankful the service will be one of joy and celebration knowing that this man of God is with his Lord. He will be missed by family and friends I’m sure. But what a day he had as he saw the face of Jesus.

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  23. Sorry to hear of Brother Gerald’s passing. we will remember Verlina and family in our prayers. We attended First Baptist Arnold for several years in the nineties. The many friends of First Baptist were so gracious and kind in their fellowship. We are from Addis Louisiana!

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  24. Sorry to hear of Brother Gerald’s passing. we will remember Verlina and family in our prayers. We attended First Baptist Arnold for several years in the nineties. The many friends of First Baptist were so gracious and kind in their fellowship. We are from Addis Louisiana!

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