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Submitted: 4/14/15 • Approved: 4/15/15 • Last Updated: 4/18/15 • R1069516-G0-S3
18 Jul 1888 - 17 Feb 1925
Son of Louis Edward Davenport, Sr (1866 - 1934)
and Mary E. Folbre Davenport (1867 - 1953)
Siblings:
John Edward Davenport (1888 - 1925)
Willie E. Davenport (1890 - 1892)
Lucile Davenport Bridgforth (1905 - 2000)
*Obituary
Published 21 Feb 1929
Forrest City Times
Louis Davenport, son of Louis E. and Mary E.Folbre Davenport dies in Cincinnati, Ohio, was born in Forrest City on July 18,1888. He made Forrest City his home until nineteen years of age, since which he has spent his life out on the road. On April 12,1926, he was united in marriage with Mrs.M.J.Trammell. In early life he gave himself to the Lord, and at the time of his death was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church. He passed away following an illness of several months, in a hospital in Cincinnati, on Feb.17,1929, at the age of 40 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He is survived by his wife and son, Billy, his parents, and Misses Mary and Lucille Davenport. The funeral services were held at the home of the parents on Tuesday afternoon, Feb.19th, just 4 years to the day and hour when similar services were held the remains of his brother Edward. Services were conducted by Rev.Blount F.Davidson, of Chaffee, Mo., Rev.Eli Myers of the First Methodist church, Rev.E.Rawlings, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev.J.E.McJunkin of the Presbyterian Church. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his brother Edward in the Forrest City cemetery, with the following as active pall bearers: Roger West, J.T.Harris, T.A.Buford, S.G.Armstrong, C.D.Buford, and A.C.Bridewell. Honorary: Elmer Lienbel, Memphis; John D'Oracy, of Memphis; Dr.J.A.Bogart, Dr.J.O.Rush, Dr.J.F.McDougal, O.B.Rollwage, D.E.Hoshall, Homer Folbre, S.H.Mann, J.B.Johnston, C.W.Norton, N.B.Norton, W.W.Campbell, W.L.Lawrence, J.J. Tharp, R.F.Cook, C.E.Turley, James Fussell, T.J.Rowland, N.B.Rice, J.G. and J.T.Sanders.
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