Richard L. Davenport, age 73, of Lynchburg, died Monday evening, February 22, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 30, 1936, in Deer Park, Ohio, a son of the late William G. Sr. and Lillian (Hayes) Davenport. He retired in 1991 from Cincinnati Milacron as a supervisor with thirty-seven years of service. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was a member of the Faith Community Church in Hillsboro. On June 15, 1957, in Clarksville, he married his wife of fifty-two years, Dorothy (Bamber) Davenport, who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Michael L. Davenport of Lynchburg, Scott B. Davenport and his wife Gaylene of Hillsboro, a daughter, Pam Collins and her husband Doug of Lynchburg, six grandchildren, David (Jessica) Davenport of Milford, Daniel Davenport of Lynchburg, Alan Davenport of Hawaii, Brandon Collins, Aaron Collins and Courtney Collins, all of Lynchburg, three step-grandchildren, Kristie Finnegan of Greenfield, Lindsay Finnegan of Hillsboro and Sean Finnegan of Hillsboro, two great grandchildren, Tyler Jordan Davenport and Kayla Nicole Davenport, and three step great grandchildren, Kylie Dun, Kennadie Lee, Kamrie Lee and Alayah Rickman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Robin Leigh Davenport, three sisters, Viola Kessinger, Ida Belle Boehle, and Louella Steele, and two brothers, William G. Davenport, Jr. and Charles Davenport. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Pastors Calvin Martin and Chuck Tabor will officiate. Burial will follow in the Troutwine Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the funeral home in Lynchburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
My deepest regrets on Dicks passing.
Sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that God is holding you in his arms right now to comfort you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dear Dorothy and family, Bill and I are out of town at this time, but we feel such sorrow for you and your dear family. Dick was such a wonderful person and we cherish our memories of him. Our prayers continue for you at this time. Love, Doris and Bill
Dorothy, Mike and family,
So sorry regarding Dick, you are our thoughts and prayers. God will give you peace and strength in the coming days. We always trust in Him. Sorry couldn't make it to the services.
I worked with Dick at the Milicron. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Sorry that I'm unable to attend the visitation, due to prior commitments.
Harold L. Pierce aka "Poncho"
Aunt Dorothy, Mike, Scott, Pam and the extended family, Darryl and I will not be able to attend due to some surgery Darryl had but I just want you to know that you are in our prayers and we will all truly miss Uncle Dick. We love all of you and pray you feel Gods comfort all around you during this time of your loss.
Dorothy, We are praying for you and your family. If we can help you in any way, let us know. 2 Cor 5:8
Larry & Peggy Snoddy 15:30 Feb 26 2010
Dear Dorothy and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. God is with each of you and he will help you threw this. God Bless each one of you, you are in my prayers. Dianne
In memory of Richard Davenport:
A loving husband A loving father A loving son A loving brother And my friend
Although my life will be lessened without you're presence I will rejoice for it was made all the greater for having known you.
Look for me across those far shores for I'll be along in due time my friend
Dorothy and family, May you all be strengthened by God's loving arms.