Edward l "Tootsie" Davenport

Edward l "Tootsie" Davenport obituary

Edward l "Tootsie" Davenport

Edward Davenport Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Community Funeral Home of Beulaville on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Edward "Tootise" Davenport, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in ECU Health Duplin Hospital, Kenansville, NC

He is preceded in death his parents, Thurman and Arlene Davenport, his son, Ronald "Ronnie" Davenport, his brothers, Kenneth Davenport and Tex Davenport.

Memorial Service:

Saturday, August 23, 2025

2:00 P

With visitation at 1:00 PM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Survivors:

Spouse:

Geraldine Brinkley Davenport, Kenansville, NC

Daughter:

Teresa D. Marriott (Terence), Beulaville, NC

Sisters-In-Law:

Ina Davenport, Charlotte, NC

Linda Davenport, Millersville, MD.

Grandchildren:

Jamie Davenport and Destiny Marriott

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Davenport family.

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