Paul Virgil Davisson

"His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world this was a man.” ~ Shakespeare Paul Virgil Davisson, born to Oscar and Mary Kay (Glazebrook) Davisson on October 10, 1940 in Rensselaer, Indiana, went to his life in heaven on December 2, 2025. Paul was an aeronautical engineer at Pratt and Whitney and was instrumental in putting into flight many of the military planes. After attending several years at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, he attended and graduated from Rose Poly Tech in Terre Haute, Indiana, and moved to Florida to work at Pratt and Whitney. This was the start of his over thirty-year career as an aeronautical engineer. Paul was instrumental in developing the F15, F16, and F22 as well as the Blackbird and Stealth bomber. Nothing would light up his face more that seeing them in flight. His love of flying started at an early age when, as a college student, he offered to babysit 7 children in exchange for flying lessons. His love for flight continued throughout his life and included several light-weight planes to fly and work on. Paul was still in the process of rebuilding his Luscombe. He and Navy pilots Don Baggett and Bill Watkns restored a Stearman bi-plane. Paul was a man of many talents and energy. His participation in the Knights of Columbus - Council 13139 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jupiter, and as a Forth degree Knight at St. Jude Catholic Church, Tequesta - Assembly 3299, where he currently served as the Faithful Navigator. As a Third Degree Knight, he served as Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. He sat on the financial and planning board of St. Peter Catholic Church at its inception and has been a member there since its dedication in 1987. He has also volunteered for Food for Families and served as a lector. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Janice Taylor Davisson, a combined family of 8 children: Paul Virgil Davisson, Jr. (Renie); Mary Theresa Davey (James); Julie Elizabeth Mullins (Todd); Richard Davisson (Shane); and four step children: Donnie Greene Quigley (John); Thomas Greene (deceased); Timothy Raymond Greene; Kathleen Helen Greene, plus 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. His siblings include Sue Ann Teany (Bob deceased); Kathleen Marie Cassidy (Elvin deceased); K. Mary Francis Babbs (Jeff deceased), and Thomas Lee Davisson (Debra). Paul's many friends will miss his determination, energy, generosity of his time, talent, and treasures as well as his kindness and humor. As his wife, I will miss his sudden joyous laugh and love. Calling hours will take place on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with a rosary service at 7:00 pm at Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter, Florida. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jupiter, Florida. Interment will follow afterwards at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to: Gospel Village c/o Gospel, Inc. P.O. Box 1111 E Main St. Lakeland, Florida 33801 https://www.gospelinc.org/support or to: Trustbridge Hospice Foundation https://trustbridge.com

Paul Virgil Davisson

October 10, 1940 - December 2, 2025