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Phil Davison
December 11, 1968 - May 9, 2023
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2023-06-08 22:25:32 View / Comment (0)
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2023-05-31 11:34:01 View / Comment (0)
Maggie Crouch
Kev and I met Phil on Street Pastoring and later Night Shelter He taught us such a lot about loving, just loving people for who they were He was an encourager. He made you feel safe esp in the Nightshelter. He led well but always teased the best of of you to help you serve well He was taken too early humanly speaking but served and gave 100% before God called him home He leaves a gap and hole in the lives of many esp Becky and his girls...... but he leaves an example and a legacy
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2023-05-31 00:46:59 View / Comment (0)
Colin Conway
Big Phil, we did our studies with Marius and Steve M , very enjoyable evenings spent over two years and got to know each other better. After that our read through, we met regularly and were due to meet up again soon. Hard to take in what’s happened. When life changed unexpectedly you were a rock, just brilliant. An amazing friend and Christian brother. I like everyone, will really miss you. Thank you for everything Phil, you are the best and an example to us all.
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2023-05-30 13:50:42 View / Comment (0)
Theresa Whittington
Phil Davison What a true ambassador for Christ You were such a gentle kind and caring man with a big love for your 4 girls and your church. We’ve only known you about a year now but you and Becky have made a big impact on our journey to faith so thank you Michael says his great memory is when we were playing Beckies long away church game, we had to answer questions, or name songs with words in and then disprove things all from the bible. Such a fun evening, especially when Michael was giving the answers when it wasn’t our team, you replied in your usual way “ that’s ok brothers, that’s brotherly love , giving away the answers”. I wrote a small little poem hope it’s ok Our dear brother Phil was sent from above, You’ve gone now but filled us all with love, Remembering how wise, loving and kind, In our hearts our memories and mind, The big gentle man that we knew you to be, By living out Jesus for one and all to see, It’s been such a pleasure to call you our brother, A blessing indeed for there is no other,, We know you’re with our saviour above, Praising and worshipping surrounded in his love, Your calming voice is what well remember, The lovely man named Phil born in December. God bless you Phil. With love Michael and Theresa x
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2023-05-29 22:29:15 View / Comment (0)
Peter & Jo Fox
Phil - friend, Elder and Growth Group leader. Since Growth Groups began we were privileged to be in Phil's group and have appreciated the kindness and personal interest he took in everyone. He had a calming presence and a lovely smile especially when talking about Jesus His Saviour. He was a gifted GG leader and had Spirit-filled insight and wisdom in our studies as well as being a vibrant positive person with the ability ti make you feel relaxed. He had a good sense of fun and we have many fond memories of Christmas parties and other social gatherings when his voice and laugh were distinctive. He will be greatly missed by us and our thoughts and prayers are with Becky and the family.
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2023-05-29 15:45:41 View / Comment (0)Beth Mitchell
It’s so special to have neighbours who’ve become like family! Uncle Phil rescued me from trees, played in the padding pool with us, swam with jellyfish in Spain, threw me down massive slides, put up with crazy sleepover antics and shared many family adventures. Our families growing up together gave us a childhood full of fun memories! I love you guys xx
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2023-05-28 21:22:46 View / Comment (0)
Frank Hudd
I had the pleasure of getting to know Phil at the Swindon Nightshelter. This guy was truly inspirational and lived out the love of Jesus in very practical and powerful ways. I have a funny memory of Phil from one particular evening when we were on the night shift together at Rodbourne Medodist Church. It was very late and our guests were being particular noisy and Phil worked hard to encourage them to quiet down and get some sleep. The room became quiet and Phil fell asleep and swiftly started to snore loudly. The guests were like - Hang on a minute - you are noisier than us ! .. It was a classic moment that I will always remember and chuckle. Seriously though Phil was a top guy.. He wore his heart on his sleeve. Phil - Your legacy will live on in the hearts of others. See you again one day. Prayers of comfort for all the family .
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2023-05-27 00:39:32 View / Comment (0)
Simbarashe Mugomezi
Phil drove us to the airport for our first holiday abroad together! It was only last year Laura and I were chatting away in the car with Phil as he shared his life with us. We talked about his recent achievement - he had just passed his test to drive lorries, Becky was recovering from her op and they were looking forward to going away somewhere near France. It was only a brief journey to Bristol airport but it was the first thing that came to mind when we thought about Phil. It is often in these situations like car journey's that you can get to know people better even dispel some assumptions. People that knew Phil longer than we did often mention how hard working he was but at that moment we had the relaxed Phil not in a rush, happy to enjoy the journey with us - chatting about life and all sorts. We will miss him and we hope that this little memory of ours will bring a little smile to his loved ones - know that Phil was not just a blessing to his nearest and dearest but to all those around him - even us.
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2023-05-26 17:15:28 View / Comment (0)
Helen Graham
When we came to Swindon and started volunteering with you both at the Nightshelter over 5 years ago we were so warmly welcomed and embraced by you and Phil. Phil was so very down to earth and real and had a big heart for the homeless. We have so many fond memories of engaging with the various scenarios that the guests would present. I also loved the way we would pray before our shift asking God to break in and meet each person who visited the Nightshelter with love. Good times. Although Phil is gone, he will not be forgotten.
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2023-05-25 07:22:35 View / Comment (0)
Robert Seals
Phil, the big man, in stature, heart and love for his Lord. So gentle and considerate. Always seeking to encourage and lead you to Christ. Always first to offer scrambled eggs at Men's Breakfast and take the pan home to clean. Which reminds me of his big appetite both for food and family life in Joyce Close and NSBC. I had the privilege of working alongside him over the past 18mths and admired his knowledge and skills. He was so over NSBC that he was always going to leave a hole, something that is gradually being revealed. I look forward to meeting him again so we can explore spreadsheets and soundbites.
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2023-05-20 22:11:38 View / Comment (0)
Dear phil, along with you good lady and all the volunteers who helped out at st Mary's night shelter ever friday evening litraly saved my life. From the shy and nervous she'll of a man that came through those doors 10 years ago you and all those that lived me and supported me through my addiction have turned me into the person I am today.And for also giving me a second chance at life by giving me the opportunity to serve and work for the Swindon night shelter when others would have probably given up on me. My family and friends will be forever grateful for your help in bringing me back to them. God's blessings Des
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2023-05-17 15:47:36 View / Comment (0)
Jeyson Quivetto
I wish I had a chance to live with Phil for many more years. But I represent those who knew him for a short period of time but had more than enough time to love this guy. I'll always remember his nice and deep voice. His affirmative and encouraging face looking at me every time I was speaking with my ensecure English accent. My family and I had the privilege to meet him only 8 months ago, and we'll certainly miss him until that day when we will meet again.
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2023-05-16 19:25:37 View / Comment (0)
Fraser Kay
Phil - I looked up to him in more ways than the obvious. Though younger in the faith, there were so many times his wisdom and insight defied his Christian age. He was a man of increasingly deep felt love and integrity. Praying with him was a joy. Planning with him was a pleasure. Leading with him was a privilege. A truckload of memories pass my gaze - a fondness for good quality cheese, a super tech support person, a dry humour, a big laugh that would erupt, even at his own jokes, a cat-disliker, a full HGV licence (recently acquired) and generous pockets. But his depth is what I remember the most. He had that unique blend of open frankness and deep humility (or more simply ‘truth and love’). So often one virtue outsmarts the other in our Christian experience and we can be left with the danger of either being too weak or being too harsh. No so with our Phil - He was prepared to be wrong and he was prepared to be right and stick to a principle he felt was right before God. That made him a joy to serve alongside as fellow elder. Above he loved Jesus and helped other love him too! There will never be another Phil to lead NSBC because there never could be. He is unique, made in the image of God and now that image is perfectly expressed in the presence of Jesus, His beloved Saviour. There will need to be new leaders that rise and be the people God would have them be, as Phil was in His life - this would be a great testament to our friend and brother to see others take his place! Phil - we miss you and will certainly see you again in the joyful presence of our Saviour who died for you! Becky and the family - we love you and will stand with you as we serve our same Lord and Saviour Jesus!
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2023-05-16 17:13:20 View / Comment (0)
Bushy beard, hearty laugh, a huge heart for the Lord's work and for people. He was patient, kind, yet he had a willingness to be direct and challenge at times and I so appreciated that in my life on several occasions. He was a 'get on with it' kind of guy who worked tirelessly to do the best he could in every area of his life. From hours working on accounts for NSBC and Night Shelter, to his more recent interest in DIY - he was a completer finisher. Phil found solutions, got things done, and was wholly reliable in so many ways. He never expected much from me as his friend - was never demanding or very needy, but Phil was always there to support and encourage. To see Phil grow in faith, in his love for Jesus and in his service of the Lord has been a wonderful joy in my life and strengthened my own faith. He trusted the Lord and helped so many of us to the same in our day to day lives as well as the big decisions. We are going to miss him so so much.
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2023-05-16 08:42:06 View / Comment (0)
Avis Duncan
Phil was so helpful when Petrr had a heart attack, helping me to get a recliner chair so he could come home from hospital. Phil was always there when you needed him, a larger than life presence with his ready laugh and big smile. Avis
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Dave Taylor
Dave Taylor
I first met Phil in 2014 when we moved to Swindon. Although we did a lot of things together through North Swindon Baptist Church and Swindon Night Shelter, first and foremost, Phil was my friend. When we moved to Swindon I had never had a close male friend but that is exactly who Phil became to me. He was a true friend, a trustworthy friend, a faithful friend who was genuinely interested in what was going on in my life and didn’t seek anything in return. Looking back over the years of text and WhatsApp messages just shows what a good friend he was. I found the text message on the morning of my first day in a new job in 2015 where Phil said he was praying for me; this characterised his friendship and the man that he was. Early on in our friendship we started to meet up to read the Bible each week, which has grown into a deep love for God’s word in my life. He helped sow that seed. I served with Phil at the Swindon Night Shelter, initially as a Friday night volunteer at St Mary’s Church and then as a Trustee. With our fellow trustees, we opened a shop on Cricklade Road and a Day Centre for the homeless at the Haven. We also regularly held table top sales to raise money (our double act was known as Dave and Phil on the till – as we took the money). For a number of years, Phil and I led one of the weekly growth groups at North Swindon Baptist Church where we did life together and studied the Bible. I also recall the chats we had on our many walks around North Swindon. I am so so glad I met and got to know Phil and have learnt so much through our friendship. I will miss Phil greatly.
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