Merry Luanne Ranck Davidson
of Collierville, TN, formerly of Stockbridge, MI

Age 90, died December 26, 2024.

She was born March 3, 1934 in Bunkerhill, Ingham County, MI, the daughter of Clarence Wilbur “Jack” Ranck and Merry Myrle (Mears) Ranck. Merry’s brother was Jack.

Merry graduated from Stockbridge High School, 1951. She attended Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, graduating 1955 with a Bachelor of Science: Education. She went to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, graduating 1958 with a Master of Arts: Education, the same day her mother Myrle graduated with HER teaching degree.

Merry was a homemaker, devoted wife, and loving mother. Merry worked as an elementary school teacher, a Master Educator to other teachers, and volunteered at her children’s schools. Merry was patriotic and loved gardening, tea parties, and cooking.

Jo Edward Davidson
of Collierville, TN, formerly of Detroit, MI

Age 87, died April 24, 2024.

He was born May 21, 1936 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI, the son of James Palmer Davidson and Evelyn Lucille (Sharpe) Davidson. Jo’s siblings were James, Jon and Ann.

Jo served his country in the Air Force 1959-1965. In 1963, he graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science: Engineering. He was awarded an honorary Master of Science for Life Experience in the Field of Electrical Engineering by Suffield University, 2006.

After retiring from the Air Force, Jo worked as a consultant, receiving awards for his career achievements. He also wrote a book, “Far From the Flagpole: An Electrical Engineer Tells His Story,” available on Amazon. Jo was a pilot and loved to fly glider planes.

In 2002, Jo survived cancer. After retirement, Jo loved solving puzzles, playing computer games, and telling Dad Jokes.

Merry and Jo found joy in Christian ministry. Merry was active in Stockbridge, Fitchburg, and Munith Methodist churches, among many others, hosting Bible studies and dinners. Jo was active in men’s ministries and Sunday School. For the last 25 years, Merry and Jo were members of Central Church in Collierville, TN.

Merry and Jo married on December 19, 1959 at Fitchburg Methodist Church. They are survived by their children, Dawn Davidson of Belmont, CA and Jennifer Davidson of Monterey, CA, and their grandchildren Allegra Davidson of Seattle, WA, and Victoria Vickery of Melbourne, Australia. Jo is survived by his brother Jon Davidson of DeBary, FL, and sister Ann (Davidson) Edwards of Belleville, MI.

A Celebration of Life for Merry will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at Central Church in Collierville, TN, with Pastor Gus Schroeder officiating. A Celebration of Life for Jo was held on October 21, 2024.

A Committal Ceremony for Merry and Jo will be held on Saturday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Fitchburg Cemetery in Fitchburg, MI with Pastor Joy Barrett of Chelsea First United Methodist Church officiating. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 20 at Uptown Coney Island Restaurant in Chelsea from 12:45-2:45 p.m. RSVP: friendlyjens@gmail.com or text 510-213-1222.

Full obituaries, photos, donations, and services: bit.ly/MerryDavidsonMemorial and bit.ly/JoDavidsonMemorial