Albert Gene Davenport
10/16/2021
Mr. Albert Gene Davenport, 69, of Jonesborough, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home from Covid-19. The son of Everette & Dorothy Davenport, Albert was born on October 15, 1952, in Washington County.
Albert is a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church.
He graduated from Science Hill High School and went on to attend East Tennessee State University. He later retired from Bud’s Radiator Shop. Albert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a talented wood carver.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Debbie Davenport, parents, Everette & Dorothy Davenport, brother, Dwayne Cole and his wife Brenda, several nieces and nephews, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ed & Mattie Broyles.
Due to unpredictable weather, the family has chosen to have the graveside service at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM. He will then be privately interred at Carr Cemetery, Johnson City.
Brother Roy Yelton will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the Davenport family requests that a donation be made to the charity of your choosing.
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Mrs. Davenport, I am so sorry. Gene is my best friend and I will miss him dearly. I am still in shock.
Tell Debbie that I am so sorry!
I lost a good friend and fellow carver. Gene was a really good guy. I will miss him.
10/26/2021
Matthew Epling
Gene
Thanks so much for all the memories man. You had a talent for carving like no one else. Rest In Peace buddy.
10/26/2021
Matthew Epling
Gene
Thanks so much for all the memories man. You had a talent for carving like no one else. Rest In Peace buddy.
10/26/2021
Terry and Karen Hensley
Sending our deepest sympathy. Debbie We are so sad to hear about Gene. We always enjoyed talking with you guys when we would see you all.
Gene and I went through school together starting in grade school at South Side Elementary. I have fond memories of him and am sorry for your loss which I know is profound.
Erick Herrin
Johnson City
10/25/2021
Kevin & Sherry Holtsinger
We have many fond memories of Gene having gone to church with he and Debbie several years ago. He will surely be missed. Prayers going up for all the family during this time, especially for Debbie. Isaiah 41:10
10/25/2021
Charles Williams
Gene was a fellow wood carver. He was a really great guy and and good friend. A lot of us wood carvers will really miss Gene.
10/25/2021
Maurice Vanhook, Jr.
I met Gene at a woodcarving seminar in Lebanon TN. We shared many hours of woodcarving together. He was a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. My condolences to Debbie and his family. RIP Gene.
I met Gene in the 70's doing business at Bud's radiator shop, I went there plenty of times having radiators fixed, Gene always did a good job....Rest in Peace my Friend
10/24/2021
Glen & Sissy Shipley
Debbie, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. My deepest sympathy to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
10/23/2021
Johnnie and Karen Crumley
We are so sad to hear of Gene’s passing. Before his illness he shared some deep burdens which we prayed about. May God help you during this time. Johnnie and Karen Crumley
My prayers go out to the family
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