Herman Knight Davenport
September 15, 1917 ~ June 23, 2010
NASHVILLE - Herman Knight Davenport, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at NC Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born September 15, 1917 in Nash County, son of the late Thurston and Bonnie Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margeleen Overman Davenport; sisters, Viola Davis, Stella Turnage, Matt Williams and Edith Shearin; and brothers, Ashley Davenport and T.F. "Bill" Davenport.
Herman served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 71st Infantry Division. He was a retired conductor from CSX Railroad.
Herman is survived by son Russell Knight Davenport and wife Jane of Nashville; granddaughter, Amy Carmichael and husband Gary of Southport, NC; and two brothers, Tom Davenport of Waycross, GA and William "Bug" Davenport of Seabrook, MD.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Michael Edwards officiating.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago IL 60601-7633.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Parkwood Village of Wilson, NC and the Season's Staff.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 6/25, 11:00 am
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Rusty & Jane, I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Mr. Davenport. I have such fond memories listening to him and my dad talking in the backyard. He was truly a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kimberly Rooks Edwards (Jimmie & Brenda Rooks’ daughter)
Rusty and Jane, I’m sorry that we can’t be there in person, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As a kid growing up in Rocky Mount, I have nothing but fond memories of Uncle Herman – playing in the back of his old, orange pickup (and occasionally getting to ride back there), walking through the towering vines of snap beans in his garden, and checking out all of the great tools he had in his garage (I replaced my first set of brake pads in that garage with him and my dad). In all those years I never once heard him say an unkind word to anyone or about anyone. He had a sharp wit and could always hold me captive whenever he told a story. He was truly one of my childhood heroes. Clem Edwards, Jr. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 1312 (NIV)