Jeremy Brandon Davenport

Jeremy Brandon Davenport, 40, cherished husband, father, son and brother passed away in his home in Blaine, Tenn. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Brandon was originally from Hayesville. He was a beloved and talented lifelong musician and said he was "country as dirt and cool as the summer rain" as he was.
Brandon, born in the mountains of North Carolina, was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Hayesville and a Freemason. His love for music started at the young age of nine years old playing guitar and singing in the church. Throughout his young life into his 20's, he traveled around sharing his talent in gospel and bluegrass music with his brother, Austin, but Brandon's passion and heart were always in country music. He specifically wanted to pay homage to the country music artist who came long before him and to keep country music country. His passion led him back to the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tenn. where he spent his best days doing what he loved the most surrounded by his biggest fans, his wife and children and found his home on both sides of the mountain.
Brandon was preceded in death by his grandmother, Faye Davenport; and dear friend, Travis "Ishmael" Waldroup.
Brandon is survived by his loving wife, Paige Davenport, of Blaine; his children, Blayne and Kaitlyn Davenport; his parents, Donald and Leona Davenport; father-in-law, David Evans and mother-in-law, Cindy Evans; brother, Austin Davenport; grandparents, Enoch and Alva Jean Ledford, Robert Davenport, and in-law, Dot Puckett; niece, Charlotte Evans; brother-in-law, Josh Evans; special aunt, Denise Ledford; friend, Larissa O'Dell; as well as a host of loved family and friends he made along the way.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at First Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Rumfelt and Kyle Cody officiating and special word from Rev. Seth Presley. Brandon laid in state at First Freewill Baptist Church one hour prior to the service.
Brandon was laid to rest at Shooting Creek Memorial Gardens with Masonic graveside rites conducted by Clay Lodge No. 301. In a final tribute to Brandon, family and friends, Preston Cabe, Randy "Tiny" Nichols, Daniel "Boomer" Ledford, Derrick Lovingood, Allen Davenport and Josh McConnell served as pallbearers, honoring a man who touched so many through the gospel, bluegrass and country music.
The family received friends from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the First Freewill Baptist Church.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville: www.iviefuneralhome.com was in charge of all arrangements.