Mr. Michael Ray “Mike” Davenport, age 66 of Benton, KY, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home.
Born Thursday, August 19, 1948 in Calloway County, KY, he was the son of the late H.R. Davenport and the late Ruth Modene (Henderson) Davenport. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenters Local 357, Paducah, KY, he worked for Lassiter Plaster in Murray, KY. He was a member of Dexter Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Glenda (Elkins) Davenport of Benton, KY., two daughters, Deborah Morton, husband Ryan of Benton, KY and Mitzie Wallace, husband Brian of Benton, KY, seven grandchildren; Timothy Davenport of Murray, KY, Anthony Davenport, Dexter, KY, Brad Davenport of Murray, KY, Dalton Morton, Madyson Morton, Cody Davenport and Hunter Wallace all of Benton, KY. and six great-grandchildren, brother, Eddie Davenport of Hardin, KY and sister, Cathy Davenport of Hardin, KY. Also his best friend and lap dog, Trouble.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Michael D. Davenport and sister, Judy Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, KY. Josh Herndon will officiate. Interment will follow the service in the Stewart Cemetery, Almo, KY. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, Kentucky.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.