Richard Allen Davenport, Jr., age 63, passed away on March 11, 2024. Richard was born on September 12, 1960, in Morristown, New Jersey to the parents of Richard and Lorraine Davenport.
Richard was a member of New Hope Baptist Temple, where he taught Sunday School, led an Awanas group and sang in the choir. He also served his country in the United States Air Force. Richard was a member of the Keesler Male Chorus, earned his small arms expert marksmanship ribbon, overseas long term ribbon and the Air Force Achievement medal. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, music, electronics, singing, walking his dogs, botany and horticulture.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lorraine Davenport. He is survived by his son, Richard Daniel Davenport, his daughter, Tessa Davenport Mata (Roberto), a brother, Frank George Davenport, his sisters, Ninette Rodenbach, Joann Manzi and Marie Elena LaFollette and one grandson, Theodore Isaac Mata. He is also survived by his former wife, Teresa Davenport.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Temple, 9900 103rd Street Jacksonville, FL 32210 with Pastor Jimmy McMillan officiating followed by interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 at 2:30 PM.
New Hope Baptist Temple
New Hope Baptist Temple
Jacksonville National Cemetery
David
March 21, 2024, 3:00 pm
My deepest condolences to Richard’s family. I met Richard in, of all places, Home Depot. He noticed my 82nd Airborne cap and we stuck up a conversation. He said, “So you’re one of those crazy guys who jumped out of a perfectly good plane huh?” At the time he was wearing his trademark Fedora; that’s something rarely seen, but Richard was a man made to wear one. Over the years we spent quite a bit of time together at his home and on the phone talking. Richard was a man who I was blessed to have met. He will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
Salexly Rivera
March 21, 2024, 5:24 pm
Praying for peace and strength for your family during this time.