Roland Raymond Davidson Roland Raymond Davidson, age 95, of Troy, Ohio, broke earthly bonds to join the Lord on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, succumbing to pneumonia. Roland went to join his wife, Evelyn, of 67 1/2 years. Roland was born near Sidney, Ohio, and at an early age, along with his family, arrived by horse-drawn wagon in the Troy area. He and his five brothers spent the rest of their lives in Troy. Roland is the last of the brothers to pass. During his younger years, Roland excelled in the sports of golf and basketball. As a professional class golfer, he won five Miami Shores and Troy Country Club championships as well as winning the 1935 and 1936 Miami Valley League basketball championships. He loved nothing more than driving his family on annual vacations west to California and other western states. His vocations consisted of retiring from the US Post Office and spending 63 years in the music industry as an artisan in musical instrument repair for various local and regional school bands as well as private parties. Roland was in the 75th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II until sustaining injuries in Belgium and hospitalization in France and England. He was an active lifetime member of the First United Church of Christ, having served as deacon for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Ann Glunz of Tampa, Florida; sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Christine Davidson of Beaufort, South Carolina, and Timothy and Ernestina Davidson of Tucson, Arizona; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roland loved his family very much and was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be sorely missed by his children, his family, and the community. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with Rev. Lauren Allen officiating. Interment will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio, with Veterans Memorial Honor Guard at the graveside. Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 120 S. Market Street, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.