Jan 27, 2021
SALEM– Slim (Oscar Willis) Davidson, 77, of Salem died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Salem Regional Medical Center due to multiple health issues and COVID.
He was born on March 5, 1943 in Alliance, Ohio, son of the late William and Mary (Burt) Davidson.
Slim has lived most of his life in this area. A graduate of Alliance High School, he was a US Navy veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed at the A&P meat packing plant in Salem, then moved on to the Robert Bycroft School on the janitorial staff until his retirement.
He was a people person and enjoyed socializing where ever he went. The Canfield Fair was a major high point every year. Being a former member of the Salem Jaycees was a perfect fit for his character and humor. He was also known to serve as Santa Claus for the club.