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Atlanta, GA
John Douglas Davenport, Jr. died Thursday, February 24, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Doug was dearly loved by his family and many friends, including very caring colleagues at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Doug was a gentle, kind, genuine, and fun-loving person who brought much happiness to his family and friends.
Doug was born April 7, 1953, in Greenville, South Carolina. He was the son of Sarah Aiton Davenport and John Douglas Davenport, both deceased. He is survived by his long-time friend Keitha Faile; his sister Jane Rush Davenport and her long-time friend Jim Musselwhite,; his brother and sister-in-law Chris and Cathy Davenport; and his cousins Ginny Fraser Milam, Kay Fraser Mills, and Douglas Fraser Sullivan.
Doug attended the McCallie School in Chattanooga and Greenville Senior High School in Greenville, SC, and earned a BS in civil engineering from Clemson University, from which he graduated in 1979. In high school he enjoyed wrestling and playing football. At Clemson, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and was very involved with the Student Union, including managing concerts. He moved to Atlanta following graduation from college and has worked for the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources , Environmental Protection Division, for more than thirty years. He was a program manager in the Drinking Water Program of the Watershed Protection Branch. Doug was an excellent photographer and occasional painter, and enjoyed scuba diving, boating, Clemson athletic events, particularly football, and concerts. He had a great love for animals, including his two dogs ? both rescued ? and many other beloved pets over the years.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, March 1, in the Mikell Chapel of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta. Suggestions for anyone wishing to make a donation in Doug's memory include Cancer Wellness at Piedmont (Piedmont Hospital Cancer Center, Atlanta), and any animal-welfare-related charity, such as Best Friends Animal Society.
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David Stoddard
March 1, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers were with everyone today as I was out of town and could not attend the service. While I knwe Doug only a short time it was my Distinct Pleasure. Godspeed.
David C. Stoddard
Jane Faquin
March 1, 2011
Our sincerest sympathy is with you at this time.
Tamara Frank
March 1, 2011
I have worked with Doug over the past 10 years, and it has been a pleasure. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, loved ones and his 'girls' whom he loved dearly...and I know they are grieving his loss.
Angie Wiggins
February 28, 2011
Doug was a gentle caring soul. He was such a good friend to me many years ago. I will always cherish his kindness.
Barrett Brown
February 28, 2011
Keitha and the Davenport family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the utmost respect for Doug. I am deeply seddened by his loss.
Terri N
February 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Hunt Phil.4:7
February 28, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 28, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of you in this sad time. I had the privilege of working with Doug years back in the Drinking Water Program. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon H. Frank
DNR/EPD/WPB (Retired)
Laura Hardesty
February 28, 2011
Dear Jane and Chris Rush and family,
I just heard the sad news of Doug's passing. He was a revered colleage and wonderful person. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Mullinax
February 28, 2011
Keitha and the rest of the Davenport family: I worked at DNR with Doug for 28 years and knew him to be a very interesting and caring man. He loved you and his many animal friends greatly and he often spoke of you. He will be missed by many. You all will be in my prayers.
Bill Peek
February 27, 2011
Chris & Jane Rush, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
N. Jackson
February 27, 2011
God cares about each one of you,throw all your burdens upon Him, He will sustain all of you.Psalms 55:8.
February 27, 2011
Jane Rush. Dick just told me about the loss of Doug. My thoughts and prayers are thinking about you and Chris and the loss of Doug. I hold many fond memories of your family. God bless you.
Fritz Sargent La Jolla CA
February 27, 2011
IN YOUR DAILY BIBLE READING FOR COMFORT, PLEASE READ ISAIAH 26:19 "YOUR DEAD ONES WIL LIVE, THEY WILL RISE UP."
P Sharpe ( Isaiah 12:2 )
February 27, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy McGee
February 27, 2011
Jane Rush, Chris and family, How sad I am to read of the death of your brother. May fond memories help to ease your grief. Fondly,
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