Davidson Funeral Home

Davidson Funeral Home Davidson Funeral Home is a locally owned and operated service with a rich history in Lexington and Davidson County dating to 1865. In 1908 a young R. O. R. A.

Davidson Funeral Home has a long and colorful history of providing funeral service in Lexington and Davidson County. We trace our roots to John McCrary who came to Lexington in 1865 as a cabinet maker and sold coffins in his furniture store. Kirkman, Sr. began working for Mr. McCrary and in 1910 Mr. Kirkman graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming and returned to Lexington as the first licensed embalmer in town. Over the next several decades Mr. Kirkman operated as McCrary Furniture & Embalmers, Kirkman & Penniger, Lexington Funeral Directors, Kirkman & Son, and in 1940 incorporated as Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. had two sons who followed him in the funeral business. Victor Kirkman and R. Kirkman, Jr. The assumed control of Davidson in 1948 and owned and operated the business until 1989 when they sold the business to Jack & Joan Briggs who have owned and operated Briggs Funeral Home in a neighboring town since 1970, and to Larry Morrison who had been employed with Davidson since 1983. Victor Kirkman died at the age of 88 in 2001 and R. died at the age of 87 in 2005. They both remained licensed by the state board of funeral service until their death and as long as health permitted they continued to work visitations and funerals spanning a period of almost 100 years of the Kirkman Family’s involvement in funeral service in Davidson County. Today, Dan Briggs serves as President of the company, Joan Briggs is Vice President, Jack Briggs is Secretary and Matthew Jernigan is Treasurer. We love and miss former owner Larry Morrison who passed away in 2020.

12/28/2025

Funeral Service For Clara Jo Hege at
Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel

Christmas is a season filled with beauty, tradition, and celebration, but it can also be a tender and heavy time for man...
12/25/2025

Christmas is a season filled with beauty, tradition, and celebration, but it can also be a tender and heavy time for many. Some are missing loved ones, some are walking through grief, and some are simply tired.
Wherever this season finds you, may you know this: Christmas is not built on perfect circumstances, but on a perfect Savior.
We honor and celebrate Jesus, the Light who entered a dark world, the Hope for the brokenhearted, the Peace that doesn’t depend on how we feel today.
Praying that those who rejoice would rejoice deeply, and those who mourn would feel comforted and seen. Emmanuel (God with us) still meets us right where we are.
Merry Christmas 🤍✝️

In the coldest months, kindness matters more than ever. 🌨️💙 A gentle word, a thoughtful gesture, a moment of understandi...
12/23/2025

In the coldest months, kindness matters more than ever. 🌨️💙 A gentle word, a thoughtful gesture, a moment of understanding, these small acts can make a big difference. You never know what someone is going through, lead with Grace...

12/22/2025

Funeral Service for Ruby Rowe, Services at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

12/21/2025

Funeral Service for Carol Gallaher, Services at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

12/21/2025

Celebrating the life of Mrs. Jean “Jeannie” Belk

❤️ The warmth of the holidays isn’t just in the lights and traditions, it’s in the people who gather around you. The hol...
12/18/2025

❤️ The warmth of the holidays isn’t just in the lights and traditions, it’s in the people who gather around you. The holidays offer a rare moment of togetherness, perfect for beginning a gentle, honest conversation about pre-planning.

Giving your family clarity is one of the greatest gifts you can offer.

If you’d like to learn more about starting the process, our team would love to connect!

12/11/2025

Funeral Service for Charlie Musgrave, Services at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

12/10/2025

Memorial service for Judy Fungaroli at
Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel

12/06/2025

Funeral Service for Mary Hooks, Services at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

✨ Celebrating the Retirement of John DeLapp ✨We want to take a moment to honor someone who has been a pillar of Davidson...
12/01/2025

✨ Celebrating the Retirement of John DeLapp ✨

We want to take a moment to honor someone who has been a pillar of Davidson Funeral Home for more than three decades. After faithfully serving families since 1992, John DeLapp is officially retiring from his full-time role.

For 33 years, John has been a calm, dependable, compassionate presence, especially at our Hickory Tree location, walking with countless families through some of life’s hardest moments. His dedication, integrity, and heart for people have left an impact that will be felt for many years to come.

While John is stepping away from a regular work schedule, we are grateful that he will still be available to help us from time to time. His presence and experience continue to be a blessing to our team and the families we serve.

Please join us in congratulating John on a well-deserved retirement and in thanking him for his decades of faithful service to this community. We wish him all the joy, rest, and fulfillment this next season has to offer.

Thank you, John. You have served well, and you are appreciated more than you know.

🪶 We’re Hiring! 🪶 Davidson Funeral Home is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director with a minimum of two years of experience...
11/23/2025

🪶 We’re Hiring! 🪶
Davidson Funeral Home is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director with a minimum of two years of experience to join our compassionate and professional team.

At Davidson Funeral Home, we believe in serving families with excellence and integrity while also caring well for our staff. Our every-third-weekend rotation schedule is second to none, allowing for a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Here’s what we offer:
✨ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✨ 100% Employer-Sponsored 401K
✨ No Going Out at Night
✨ Competitive Salary
✨ Vacation & PTO Based on Tenure
✨ Five Paid Holidays Annually
✨ Service Suits Provided Each Year
✨ Supportive Team & Open Access to Management

If you have a heart for serving families and want to be part of a trusted local legacy, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume to matthew@davidson-funeral.com

🕊️ Davidson Funeral Home – Hometown Care, Compassionate Service.

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301 N Main Street
Lexington, NC
27292

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+13362482311

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Davidson Funeral Home has a long and colorful history of providing funeral service in Lexington and Davidson County. We trace our roots to John McCrary who came to Lexington in 1865 as a cabinet maker and sold coffins in his furniture store. In 1908 a young R. O. Kirkman, Sr. began working for Mr. McCrary and in 1910 Mr. Kirkman graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming and returned to Lexington as the first licensed embalmer in town. Over the next several decades Mr. Kirkman operated as McCrary Furniture & Embalmers, Kirkman & Penniger, Lexington Funeral Directors, Kirkman & Son, and in 1940 incorporated as Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. R. O. Kirkman, Sr. had two sons who followed him in the funeral business. A. Victor Kirkman and R. O. Kirkman, Jr. The assumed control of Davidson in 1948 and owned and operated the business until 1989 when they sold the business to Jack & Joan Briggs who have owned and operated Briggs Funeral Home in a neighboring town since 1970, and to Larry Morrison who had been employed with Davidson since 1983. A. Victor Kirkman died at the age of 88 in 2001 and R. O. Kirkman, Jr. died at the age of 87 in 2005. They both remained licensed by the state board of funeral service until their death and as long as health permitted they continued to work visitations and funerals spanning a period of almost 100 years of the Kirkman Family’s involvement in funeral service in Davidson County. Today, Dan Briggs serves as President of the company, Joan Briggs is Vice President, Jack Briggs is Secretary and Matthew Jernigan is Treasurer. We love and miss former owner Larry Morrison who passed away in 2020.