Dr. J. Felton Davenport, age 86, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Dr. Davenport was born October 11, 1933 in Holly Pond, Alabama to the late Jesse T. and Floy Bell Davenport.
Dr. Davenport was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur since 1962 where he served as a Deacon. Dr. Davenport served his country in the United States Army. Dr. Davenport graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry with a Doctorate Degree.
Dr. Davenport is survived by his wife of 67 years Joyce Anne Williams Davenport. Children Dana Davenport Bishop and her husband Paul Harvey Bishop and Jon David Davenport and his fiance' Alison Love. Grandchildren Justin Bishop and his wife Haley, Caroline Bishop, Anna Kate Davenport and Tag Love., as well as 2 Great grandchildren.
Visitation for Dr. Davenport will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Decatur, Alabama. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Davenport will be Laid to Rest at Roselawn Cemetery where the family request a private service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Foundry Ministries 1800 4th Ave. North, Bessemer, Al 35020. Pallbearers will be Jon Davenport, Paul Bishop, Justin Bishop, Charles Reynolds, Baron Speegle and Kevin Tolbert. Honorary Pallbearers will be he Bryan/Odom Sunday School Class Members. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Davenport family.
