Homer completed his senior high year of high school after returning from service in the US Army as part of the occupation force in Germany at the end of World War 2. He worked at Bohannon’s Service Station and retired after years of service at Interstate Supply Company.
Homer was a lifelong member of Asbury UM Church. He served the church in many different capacities and was a faithful member as long as his health permitted.
Homer is survived by the love of his life and wife of 75 years: Marjorie Susong Davenport; one nephew: Joe Seaton; nieces: Andrea (WT) Daniels, Gloria Susong, Cathy (David) Hooper, and Rhesa (Don) Dykes.
He was the son of the late Herbert C. Davenport and Edna Dickerson Davenport. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Herbert C. Davenport Jr. and a sister: Norma Jean Seaton.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Jerry Jones officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Larue Sunday school class.
There will be no formal visitation.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery Friday morning for the graveside service.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Morning Pointe for their compassionate care.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Homer Davenport to Asbury UM Church at 201 S Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 or to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com
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