L.C. Davenport

DAVENPORT, Mr. L. C. “Pete”, age 76, of Dayton, born January 26, 1943 in Troy, AL, passed peacefully from this life the morning of November 1, 2019 at his home. L.C. retired from GM/Delco Moraine after 22 years. He was a former member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Morris Smyth. 

L.C. was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a huge fan of all cowboy movies and boxing. He had a big heart for helping those in need.

Preceded in death by his wife, Lovell; parents, Howard and Annie Davenport; sisters, Annie Howard Peoples, Margie Sanders; granddaughter, Paige Olivia Jones.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his brothers, Ray and Jewel Davenport; sisters, Pam (Bobby) Estelle, Evonne Pate, Sandra Lewis; children, Alicia J. (Ricky) Jones, Steven L. (Mia) Davenport, Cherylann M. (Tyrone) Files; grandchildren, Lamar M. Davenport, Sydney E. Jones, Jordan L.C. Smith, Joshua M. Jones, Olivia B. Jones, Kamron E. Glover; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, November 11, 2019 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Visitation 9 am until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment West Memory Gardens.

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