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Gerald "Jerry" Davenport

1945 - 2012

Gerald "Jerry" Davenport obituary, 1945-2012

BORN

1945

DIED

2012

Gerald Davenport Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Davenport February 24, 1945 - March 26, 2012 Jerry was born in Clarksville, AR, and moved to Bakersfield when he was seven years old. He attended Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield College. Jerry worked in the family car business for many years and at Three Way Chevrolet. He had a passion for classic cars, NASCAR, and family. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Leon Davenport. He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Joe and wife, Karen; son, John and wife, Sarah; three grandchildren, Michael, Andrew, and Elizabeth; mother, Sarah Maudene Davenport; brother, Jim Davenport; sister, Judy Davenport-Gill and husband, Don; nieces, Tenna and Alyssa; nephews, Jason and Christopher. Visitation will be held today, Friday, March 30, 2012, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., with a reception to follow at Ridgeview Community Church, 8400 Stine Road. For condolences, please go to www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com. Greenlawn Southwest www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Mar. 30, 2012.

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April 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Please read God's promise to us in John
5:28,29.

Julie Jamison-Burell

April 4, 2012

Janice, I am so sorry about losing Jerry. He was always such a bright spot anytime I was at Three Way. What a gentle spirit and so full of love and happiness. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days. God Bless you.
Julie Jamison-Burell

Carol Downs

April 1, 2012

Janice and Joe: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Carol Jenkins Downs and Donald Reimer family.

HECTOR SANCHEZ

March 31, 2012

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES,YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
HECTOR AND YVETTE SANCHEZ & FAMILY

Norm and Clorine Losey

March 31, 2012

Janice and Boys, We ae so sorry to hear about Jerry. We really enjoyed the times we spent together, they will always be special to us. We will keep you in our prayers and always know we are here if you need anything.

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