Mr. Cecil J. Davenport, age 75, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Davenport was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Walter and Allie Mae McIntosh Davenport. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Mr. Davenport was a United States Veteran.
Cecil was a member of Bethel Christian Church and enjoyed being the first one to arrive at church and greeted everyone with an enthusiastic smile. He loved the Lord and served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher. He will be missed.
Mr. Davenport retired from Harris Tarkett, but was the Jack of all Trades.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Betty Hensley Davenport, three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Brian Johnson Sr., Deborah and John H. Moore, and Cynthia and Jonathan Green; grandchildren, Brian Johnson Jr., Sean Johnson, Kristan Johnson, Wesley Moore and Isaac Moore; one great grandson Skyler Moore; sisters, Mary Davenport, Betty Bahaman, Faye Jones and Vickie Arm, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services be will Saturday May 9, 2015 2:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Terry Lyons officiating. The family will receive family and friends 12:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Graveside will follow at Cherokee Mountain Cemetery, pallbearers will be sons-in-law and grandsons.
05/08/2015
From the Willis Family
We are so sorry to hear about Cecil's passing he was a very
good friend of ours. We worked with him for many years at
Harris Tarkett. So sorry we will miss the funeral we will be
working at that time but your family and friends are in our
thoughts and prayers. Danny and Junior so sorry to hear about
Cecil.
05/08/2015
Iona Aiken and Family
Debbie,
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
05/07/2015
Ray and Norma Henry
Our Prayers and Condolences are with you Debbie and your Family.
05/06/2015
John & Jenny Kelinger
We are so sorry for your loss, Cecil was a good man
and will be missed greatly, he has fought a good and
faithful fight, now he is getting his reward in
Heaven.Love you all. John & Jenny.
05/06/2015
Ken, Jeanie, Brandon, Carter, & Haleigh DeVore
Aunt Betty, Teresa, Debbie, and Cynthia we are very sorry about Uncle Cecil. Praying God puts his loving arms around each of you to give comfort and strength during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all, we love you, God bless.
