Michael Allen Davidson, 52, passed away on July 19, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his family and friends. Michael was born on November 21, 1972, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to parents George Allen and Betty (Loyd) Davidson. In 1991, Michael became a graduate of Mansfield High School. He went on to achieve many things in his life, but his two greatest accomplishments were his commitment to putting God first and his family. He loved telling people about Jesus. He was currently serving as lead Pastor at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene in Poteau, Oklahoma and selling fire equipment with SOS Fire LLC. He, along with help from his fellow church members and friends started 411 compassionate ministries at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, helping feed those in need. He loved to cook food and grill for anyone. He was a Paramedic for over 21 years and served as a volunteer firefighter for EMP VFD, Greenwood Rural VFD, Liberty VFD, Hogeye VFD and Howe VFD for a total of 21 years. For over 20 years he volunteered and was looking forward to helping this year at Upward Sports. He loved playing basketball and would take every chance he got to beat the youth at a game of 21, which earned him the nickname “Father of Time”. He was also the President for the Poteau Ministerial Alliance. He became an avid Howe Lions fan, following Micah to all her games and as an avid “Hog” fan, could be heard “Calling the Hogs” anytime the Arkansas Razorbacks were playing. He loved to follow the weather and would always volunteer his time to bring his chainsaw and help someone cut up their fallen limbs. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all that knew him. The lessons he instilled in so many and his passion to help others and share God with them along the way will live on in our hearts forever.
He was preceded in death by his father George Davidson, his grandparents J.D. Loyd and Lucille Loyd, and paternal grandparents John Davidson and Bertha Davidson.
Michael is survived by his wife Jennifer Davidson of the home, his daughters Abigail Perkins and husband Tyler Perkins and Micah Davidson all of Poteau, Oklahoma, his son Dakota Fox of Poteau, Oklahoma, his granddaughter Everlynn Perkins of Poteau, Oklahoma, his mother Betty Berry and husband Danny Berry, and his brother Kevin Davidson, along with many other relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life Services for Michael will be held 2pm – Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma with Rev. Dwight Campbell officiating and burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma. The Family of Michael Davidson will greet friends from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, also at The Cedars on Dewey. Casket bearers will be Joey Marsh, Rob Lambert, Tyler Perkins, Kevin Davidson, Keith Stewart, and Frank Johnson. Honorary Casket bearers will be the Pastors of Green Country Zone and fellow Paramedics and Volunteer Firefighters.
Matthew 28:18-20KJV
18 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
