J. B. Davidson, 99, of Route 1, Malden passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

J. B., son of V.B. Davidson and Versa Davidson was born on June 14th of 1926 in Rector, Arkansas.

He was a farmer, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a lifelong member of the Malden United Methodist Church.

On April 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Iva Lee Davidson in Malden, Missouri.

Survivors include:

Son: James Keith Davidson of Dexter, Missouri.

Daughter in Law:   Robin Diane Davidson of Dexter, Missouri.

Granddaughters: Jamie Lee Davidson and Molly Jean Murphy of Dexter.

Great Grandsons: Gavin Kyle Davidson of Sikeston and Drew Kyle Davidson of Dexter

Great Granddaughter:  Legend Rose Druba of Sikeston, Missouri.

Daughter in Law: Nancy Carol Davidson of Sikeston.

Nephew:  Charles Wade Holloway of Wilburn, Arkansas.

Niece:  Carol Sue Lowdermilk of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Lee Davidson, his grandson, Kyle Keith Davidson, and a sister Joan Bristol.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with funeral services beginning at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Russell officiating.  Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Holloway, Gavin Davidson, John Bryant, Andy Backfisch, Scott Sielert and Tracy Young.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.