James A. Davenport

James Davenport Obituary

DAVENPORT, James A.
US Army Veteran
Age 90, of Elmira, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2008 following a brief illness. Family will be receiving visitors at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation (8 p.m.). The Reverend Ross Raymond will celebrate James' service. Interment will take place on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Tioga Point Cemetery, North Main Street, Athens, PA, where the Tioga VFW will accord their fallen brother Military Honors following the committal prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830, in his memory. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Davenport

13 Entries

Bonnie Davenport

August 30, 2008

Dear Jim,

I feel so fortunate to have prepared and eaten the last meal with you,before the good lord called upon you.Not to forget the wonderful conversation we had together. Jim and I will never forget you nor your wife Lucille. Every Thanksgiving that we had the past five years we will always cherish in our memory.Your presence will always be there forever, and the conversation will always be remembered, and talked about. We don't think you ever realized how special you were to everyone everywhere, because you were so modest,about yourself and life. Your main concern was always mother, aside from whatevere else you were dealing withat the time. That's what always made you such a special person, you always took care of the most important first. Your obiturary tells it all. It's the talk of the town. But, you never talked about all that, because that was you. So, modest and so not wanting to be recognized,just wanting to be you.

All Our Love, Your daughter - in law- Bonnie and your son Jim W.Jr. II
We will never forget, you or mom and as always, never forget dear John,yours and moms son and our bother, the best.

Donnie Kline

August 28, 2008

sorry to hear of your loss, at this time I find out that we also lost John. Someone please email me and let me know when and what happened to John. I have thought alot about you all since I left Elmira and the good times we all had with Harold Stone back in the late 80's. God Bless you all and I hope you all remember me.

Joe Lopreste

August 27, 2008

Jim
We will miss you at our camping rallies and for dinners at El Monte's.
to the family our sympathy.
Joe and Shirley Lopreste

Andrea, Max and Aidan Rousseau

August 27, 2008

Grandpa,
We will always miss you. I am glad Aidan and I were able to come and see you one last time. Enjoy those Yankee games with Uncle John. Love you forever...

Robin Stanton-MacCoy

August 26, 2008

To the Davenport Family, my sincere condolences to all of you at this time.Losing my Mom a couple of years ago I know what you are going through. Remembering that each and everyone of you will always have a part of him with you,from the way you speak, to the way you live your life. It's such a special gift that they leave us. If ever you need anything please call.

Debbie Ellison-Fecht

August 26, 2008

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 25, 2008

Jim, you were a wonderful neighbor to us when as newlyweds we moved into the house next door. We are so grateful to have known you. We also are happy that you are free from pain and suffering.

Carole and Dan Bubacz

Donna Davenport

August 25, 2008

To the Family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for all of you as you travel the path of grief. Know that my heart and prayers are with you all.

Michele Dixon

August 25, 2008

Grandpa - you will be missed. Im glad we got to come up and see you one last time and that you got to meet our little Elizabeth. You and Grandma are in my thoughts and prayers every day. You are at peace now. Lots of love.

Kathy (Corter) Lazeski

August 25, 2008

To the Davenport Family,

Words cannot even express the pain that you are feeling right now, as I am with the very recent loss of my own mother. We think that our parent's are going to live forever. While gathered together with my own family your family was certainly mentioned and all of the good times we had growing up. Both your Dad and Mom were special people to me, especially after the loss of my father at such a young age, giving me the support and comfort that I needed at that time. Memories of Seneca Lake are still fresh in my mind - taking a ride on the cruiser, just hanging around the Yacht Club or Nancy and I trying our hand at sailing. I was fortunate enough to talk to Nancy on just this past Friday and asked her to give your Dad and hug and kiss from Dixie Cup or Two Bits (his two favorite nick names for me). You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Lucy Losey

August 25, 2008

Jim & family, So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Lucy Losey

Tom Roule

August 24, 2008

Dear Jim,
You were a friend of many campers and we will miss you very much. You are one of the founders of the chapter that has seen over 100 campers enjoy the fruits of your dream.

God bless you, the Pen-NY Mixers of FMCA

Nik sabatura

August 24, 2008

Hey grandpa Its a sad time in the family, were just glad you're not in pain. Have fun fishing with uncle john.

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