Don Roy Davenport
Loading. . .
Obituary
Don Roy Davenport
Age 78, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home. He was born March 14, 1941 in Yellville, Arkansas, the son of Victor and Juanita (Melton) Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Doty, his father Victor Davenport and one brother Russell Davenport.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years Juanita Davenport of Prairie Grove; one brother Gary Davenport and his wife Georgia of North Carolina; one son Ricky Blakemore and his wife Carolyn of Prairie Grove; four daughters Debra Brown and her husband Jerry of Rogers, Diane Reed and her husband Roger of Prairie Grove, Denise Stockberger of Rogers and Crystal Adams of Springdale; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Don grew up and received his early education in Yellville, Arkansas, then moved to National City, California where he graduated high school. He served in the United States Air Force from Feb. 2, 1961 to Feb. 2, 1965 during the Vietnam era. After his military service he spent most of his life doing layouts and design of sheet metal work for heating and air. He worked in Bella Vista, Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville. He retired in 2007 and pursued his hobbies of camping, fishing, hunting and had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed the simple life spending time with his family and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 20, 2019, 2:00-3:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 21st, 2019, at Illinois Chapel Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Age 78, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home. He was born March 14, 1941 in Yellville, Arkansas, the son of Victor and Juanita (Melton) Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Doty, his father Victor Davenport and one brother Russell Davenport.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years Juanita Davenport of Prairie Grove; one brother Gary Davenport and his wife Georgia of North Carolina; one son Ricky Blakemore and his wife Carolyn of Prairie Grove; four daughters Debra Brown and her husband Jerry of Rogers, Diane Reed and her husband Roger of Prairie Grove, Denise Stockberger of Rogers and Crystal Adams of Springdale; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Don grew up and received his early education in Yellville, Arkansas, then moved to National City, California where he graduated high school. He served in the United States Air Force from Feb. 2, 1961 to Feb. 2, 1965 during the Vietnam era. After his military service he spent most of his life doing layouts and design of sheet metal work for heating and air. He worked in Bella Vista, Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville. He retired in 2007 and pursued his hobbies of camping, fishing, hunting and had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed the simple life spending time with his family and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 20, 2019, 2:00-3:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, October 21st, 2019, at Illinois Chapel Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Illinois Chapel Church. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Mar 14, 1941
Oct 17, 2019
78
Documents
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Illinois Chapel Church. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Mar 14, 1941
Oct 17, 2019
78
Documents