Neville C. Davison III

Neville C. Davison III obituary, Richmond, IN

Neville C. Davison III

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Neville Davison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doan & Mills Funeral Home on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Neville C. Davison III, age 84, of Richmond, Indiana, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
Born April 1, 1941, in Sewickley, PA to Neville C. and Mary Ellen Ayer Davison Jr., Neville has lived in this community since 2006. He was a 1959 graduate of Northfield Mt. Hermon School and received his master's degree at Cornell University. Neville worked as an electrical engineer for 39 years and was very proud that some of his work is still located on the moon. Neville was an accomplished artist in stained glass and was an avid dog lover.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jane Fisher Davison; son, Neville C. Davison IV, of Lompoc, California; sisters, Rachel Davison of Brooklyn, New York, and Kathie Gerwig of Denver Colorado; brother, James Davison, of Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews, including Rachel & Jefferson Gerwig; cousins; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, David Gerwig; and sister-in-law, Ginny Davison.
A Memorial Gathering for Neville C. Davison III will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at The Olde Richmond Inn, 138 S. 5th Street, Richmond, Indiana.
Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events

Jul

25

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m.

The Olde Richmond Inn

138 S. 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Doan & Mills Funeral Home