Eddie D. Davenport
November 1, 1933 ~ October 13, 2012
Eddie D. Davenport, 78, lifelong Morgan County resident, died peacefully at home October 13, 2012. Mr. Davenport was born November 1, 1933, to the late Frank and Mary Davenport.
He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1953. Mr. Davenport was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Mooresville. He worked for 18 years for Bridgeport Brass and retired after 11 years of employment as a stationary engineer with General Motors. An accomplished musician, Mr. Davenport played in the band, Ole Country Sounds for a number of years. He also enjoyed the outdoors, bird watching and gardening. A loyal and dedicated family man, he was a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frankie Davenport.
Survivors include his wife, Carol (Rooker) Davenport, to whom he was united in marriage June 20, 1954; son, Randal Davenport (Marla); daughter, Tammy Vreeland (Paul); sister, Merle Ozment brother, James Davenport; sister-in-law, Kathi Ayres (Gordon); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
The memorial service will begin at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, with calling there from 2 p.m. Burial will be private in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I love my brother Eddie very much and his sense of humor, he could always make me laugh no matter what was going in our lives. I just loved our conversations we would have over the phone, and he would always come up with a joke or two and make me laugh, that would make my day. I miss him dearly. with Love, Your Sister Merle
Uncle Eddie was a fun loving Uncle. I’m so thankful for the Davenport reunions, they were so much fun. I loved spending time with him and the family members. He would make us all laugh with his funny (but clean) jokes. I miss him so much, but i will always have the wounderful memories. love, Your niece Rosemary Curry
Kathi so sorry to hear. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family on this loss
Carol and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Eddie was a dear, longtime friend of our family. He added so much fun to any occasion. He will be greatly missed.
Carol, Randy and Tammy…We are so sorry for your loss. Eddie was a fine and trusted neighbor. We have many fond memories of our years with young children in Alman Addition. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Francine Spencer Shepherd, Debbie Spencer Shirar, Tina Sencer Pierce, Danny and Marshall Spencer
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of having you as our next-door neighbors when I was very small. My thoughts are with you. Diane Rochelle Hughes Gorsline