- Date Of Birth: September 16, 1947
- Date Of Death: May 29, 2019
- State: Illinois
John David Davenport, 71, of Centralia, IL passed away after a heart attack on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, FL with his loving family by his side. David was born September 16, 1947, in Chattanooga, TN to John Haul and Reba Sue (Morgan) Davenport.
He graduated from Tyner High School in Chattanooga, TN, and then Tennessee Technical University in Cookeville, TN. His Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering was from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Forty-five years ago he married Doris Ann (D. Ann) Tilghman on August 11, 1973, in Chattanooga, TN. David traveled extensively for Massey-Ferguson Inc. and later the AGCO Corporation as a Combine Product Specialist. Several times he was assigned responsibilities in Mexico and Canada. He also worked for a time at Joy Mining Machinery in Mt. Vernon, IL. David enjoyed NASCAR races, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball and was also a fan of University of Tennessee basketball and football. He loved attending Centralia High School Orphan basketball and football games. He was a multi-gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross. David was an active member of the Centralia Church of Christ and an excellent Bible class teacher. His dedication to the Lord was admired by many.
David is survived by his wife D. Ann of Centralia, IL, his daughter Susan Lowrance and her husband Casey of Miami, FL. He was “Paw Paw” to four grandchildren: Oliver, Henry, Charlotte, and Savannah all of Miami, FL. He is also survived by one sister Suzanne Bartel and his husband Larry of Rising Fawn, GA.
David was preceded in death by his parents John Haul and Reba Sue Davenport and a son, Andy Davenport.
