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Robert Davenport Obituary
He was born April 26, 1976, in Oakland, Calif., to Lee and Chris (Hartmann) Davenport. He had lived in Evansville for the past nine months, moving there from Hatfield, Ind. Robert worked in the kitchen at the Red Lobster restaurant in Evansville.
He had received a degree in landscaping in Sacramento, Calif. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He very much enjoyed playing his guitars.
Surviving are his parents, Lee and Chris Davenport of Princeton, Ind.; sister and brother-in-law, Shiela and Brad Adams, Princeton; sister, Mary Lee Davenport and her husband, Nestor, of the Philippines; and Robert's finance, Missy Dant, and her sons, Matt and Jimmy, with whom he lived. Also surviving are his grandmother, Winnona Davenport, Hobart, Ind., eight nieces and nephews, Tiana, Nica, Danny, Bryan, Mark, Dylan, Christopher and Marissa, many aunts and uncles; and lots of cousins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the First General Baptist Church on Highway 64 east of Princeton, Ind., with the Rev. Fred Brittain officiating. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the church. Condolences may be made at www.colvinfuneralhome.com
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for Robert Davenport
Andrea Klein
August 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy Davis (Fry)
August 30, 2006
My family has add yours to our prayers and Robert will be missed by all his friends and family.
Melissa Anderson
August 28, 2006
We wanted to remind you that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Timmons Family
Pat Lashley
August 26, 2006
Chris and Lee,
I just want to let you know I am so sorry about Robert. It is hard to believe he is gone at such a young age. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie McGregor
August 25, 2006
Robert was a close and loved friend who I will miss dearly, I am very sorry for everyones loss. He was kind spirited and always there for his friends when they needed him. He again will be greatly missed. Love you Robert may God bless your soul
Tonia Dyas
August 25, 2006
Robert was a good friend and wonderful man.He will be mised by many
Heather Ehlers
August 25, 2006
I only knew Robert for about a month, but that month that was enough time to learn what a great person he was. He could always make you laugh and make make your day better. We will all miss Robert. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Joan Anderson
August 25, 2006
I just wanted to expess my deepest throughts and prayers to you and your family, along with Missy and her family. Missy is my cousin and I know how much she loved Robert and how happy he made her and her boys. I'm so sorry for your loss and for the people he loved who lost him also. You will be in my prayers.
melissa heck
August 25, 2006
i am so sorry for your loss i only knew robert from the interent but he was a good friend who was always here for me i am sorry for your loss him and his family will be in my prayers
Nancy Grimwood
August 25, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Robert, but I do know how happy he made Missy and her two boys. He showered them with so much love. You are all in our prayers and our hearts.
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