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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 is survived by son Russell Knight Davenport and wife Jane of Nashville; one granddaughter; and two brothers, Tom Davenport of Waycross, GA and William “Bug” Davenport of Seabrook, MD.
A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.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.
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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