Bennie Dean Davidson, 94, of Assumption, died August 17, 2026 in Taylorville Skilled Nursing & Rehab.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2026 in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption, IL. A visitation will begin one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to Assumption VFW Tacusah Post #6577 or the donor’s choice.

Bennie was born on December 16, 1931, in Bingham, IL, the son of Jerry and Bernice (Meyer) Davidson. After his father’s death, Bennie was raised by his mother and stepfather, Eddie Spires. He married Barbara L. Cushing on April 19, 1955, in Taylorville, IL. She survives.

Bennie proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and continued his commitment to service through the Assumption VFW Tacusah Post #6577 and the Assumption American Legion Post #284. He worked for Caterpillar for 35 years before retiring in 1992. He cherished his 34 years of retirement, enjoying the simple pleasures he loved most—traveling, tending to his garden, and, above all, spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; sons: Mike Davidson of Moweaqua, IL, Jerry (Karen) Davidson of Pana, IL, James D. (Terry) Davidson of Ramsey, IL, and Bill (Karen) Davidson of Bristol, TN; five grandkids; three great-grandkids; and brother-in law, Bob Hanabarger.

Preceding him in death are his parents; step-father; daughters-in-law, Cynthia Davidson and Dee Davidson; and sister, Marilyn Hanabarger.