Paul E. Davison

Paul Ernest Davison, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, August 31, 2026.

Paul was born April 23, 1951 in Battle Creek to Ernest and Virginia (Hamacher) Davison. He served his country honorably in the Navy for three years, completing his basic training at the Great Lakes facility and then spent most of his time in the service as a boatsman’s mate stationed in Hawaii. He promised his wife, Pat, that he would take her to Hawaii and fulfilled that promise in 1986, when they went square dancing on the islands. Paul was a jokester, and enjoyed fishing, camping, laying out in the sun, music and square dancing. He especially loved his family and grandkids.  Paul retired from the Kellogg Company in 2006 after 34 years of service.  After retirment, Paul and Pat went to Florida for the winters for 17 years.  They also camped at Tri Lake Trails in Marshall for 20 years.  

Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia (Moore) Davison; their son, Shawn (Emily) Davison and daughter, Michelle Davison; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Christine Gilkison. He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandchild; sister, Sharon Tenney and brother, Frank Davison.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 13840 Helmer Rd. South, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Fort Custer at a later date.  Donations in his memory may be directed to Veterans Helping Veterans (https://vetshelpswmi.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's Association ).  Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care.  Personal messages for Paul’s family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.