James David Davenport

Graveside services for James David Davenport were held Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Monticello. Bro. Robbie Britt officiated the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. James David “Jim” Davenport, 83, of Monticello, passed from this life Friday, January 11, 2019, at his residence. He was born October 11, 1935, in Palestine, Texas, to Vance A. and Willie Dublin Davenport.
Jim retired from the American Car Company after 37 years of service.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Jane Norcross and Pat Harris, and brother, Kenneth Davenport.
Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Judith Peavy Davenport; sons, Robert Davenport and Joel Davenport and wife, Karen; daughter, Jaime Gittinger and husband, Phil; brother, Charles Davenport and wife, Margie; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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