~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF, BN/NWA/DL Capt. James E. Davenport
Jr.
October 1, 1949 ~ April 12,
2016
Belated notice, and as noted in
the October 2016 Air Line Pilot's In Memoriam column, the passing
of Delta Captain James Edward Davenport, Jr., age 66. Captain Davenport's
obituary indicates he first flew commercially for Braniff, then joined Northwest
Airlines 01-10-1986. (Note: the obituary reads he passed Tuesday, April 16,
but Tuesday fell on April 12th so I believe that to be the correct date...CF)
Captain Davenport's obituary may still be
viewed online at
Services for Captain Davenport were held
in Argyle, Texas.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary...........................
James E. Davenport, Jr., 66, of Argyle, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 16, 2016, at the Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound after his 6-year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, to James and Naomi Davenport and lived an adventurous life all over the United States, finally residing the last 26 years in Argyle, Texas, a place he was delighted to call home.
James E. Davenport, Jr., 66, of Argyle, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 16, 2016, at the Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound after his 6-year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, to James and Naomi Davenport and lived an adventurous life all over the United States, finally residing the last 26 years in Argyle, Texas, a place he was delighted to call home.
He is survived by his mother, Naomi Coit Davenport, his loving wife of 39
years and best friend, Judy (Carr) Davenport, and his brother, Robert, and his
wife, Cheryl Davenport; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces
and nephews, and caring friends.
He was extremely loving and proud of his daughter, Emily Davenport, of
Argyle, son, Adam, and wife, Kristin Davenport, of Spring, Texas, and son, Sam
Davenport, of Houston, Texas. And he beamed with joy over his grandchildren,
Hayden (6), Parker (3), and Aspen Davenport (4 months). He was a loving son,
brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend of all.
He was preceded in death by brothers, David Lyle and Larry Ray Davenport,
grandparents, Lyle and Erma Coit, Elmer and Nova Davenport, and father James E.
Davenport.
Jim loved life from day one. He lived the life every boy dreamed of
growing up with summers on the farm with his grandparents, playing football in
high school, and most of all being a Longhorn fan--"Hook 'em Horns"!! He
graduated from Churchill High School in San Antonio and went on to get his
bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and then completed his master's
in business management from the University of Southern California. He was a Lt.
Colonel in the Air Force Reserves for 23 years, and served in Desert Storm. He
was proud to be an American and serve his country. He flew as a commercial
airline pilot for Braniff and Northwest Airlines, which later became Delta
Airlines. He retired to live the "good life" in October 2009. He continued his
tradition of golfing with his Air Force buddies every October at Myrtle Beach
and looked forward to that annually. Following his retirement he traveled with
his wife to Niagara Falls, California to visit family, went on cruises, and
attended many wedding festivities of both friends and family. He loved cheering
on the Texas Rangers as he hoped for a World Series title and always continued
to root for the Texas Longhorns no matter what sport it was. He supported his
children in all their activities and achievements and could not wait to brag
about them. Most of all his eyes lit up every time he saw his grandchildren and
heard them call him "Papap."
He had the opportunity to deepen his walk with the Lord over the last six
years and did that best by being a living example of what God expects of His
children. He was not without fault or sin, and would be the first to admit that,
but strived to follow the Lord's plan for him and influence other's to give
their life to God as well.
The family would like to invite everyone to come celebrate his life at a
memorial being held at Argyle United Methodist Church on April 16, 2016, at
11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family would appreciate it if
donations were given to the cancer organization, Infinity and Beyond. This
organization was inspired and created 5 years ago by Jim's fight against cancer,
and as a family it will be transformed into a memorial fund to continue helping
others in their fight against this disease.
Donations can be given at the web address: www.JEDmemorial.com . Online condolences
may be made to www.mulkeymasondenton.com , or
mailed to Infinity and Beyond, 210 Shenandoah Ct., Argyle, Texas 76227.
Denton Record-Chronicle (TX) - Friday, April 15, 2016
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