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1945
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2024
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Robert Davenport Obituary
Passed away unexpectedly at home on January 15, 2024 in Joliet. Age 78.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara (nee Jadron) Davenport; his sons Jeffrey Davenport and Jason (Renate) Davenport; his grandsons David and Jackson Davenport, special sister-in-law Patricia Jadron, brother-in-law Pete Jadron, brother Richard (Debbie) sister Judy (William) Vance, special cousin Barak (Heidi) Hootman and numerous friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel Davenport and in laws Pete and Dorothy Jadron Nikonchuk.
Born November 29, 1945. Bob graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969 as a Petty Officer in the NATO Unit. Bob was a lineman/splicer for Illinois Bell (Ameritech SBC) from 1979 until his retirement in 2008. After retiring Bob worked for Bass Pro Shop and was a certified master fly fisherman. Bob served on the Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmqiust-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Friday, January 19th at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. For information please call (815) 744-0022 or www.CHSFUNERAL.com
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Mark Burlison
March 14, 2024
Worked with Bob at the Gougar Rd. Garage. Good guy really enjoyed working with him. My deepest condolences to you all.
Larry Musson
January 26, 2024
Bob played in my Dad's baseball team in Elwood. He was older than most of us but my Dad was happy to have him. Great guy! I am sure he will be missed. Larry Musson
Randy Krnac
January 20, 2024
I worked with Bob for many years at the phone company of many names. There was good times bad times and funny times working with Bob. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Beth Widup-Meyer
January 17, 2024
Barb sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Chuck Bozue
January 17, 2024
I worked with Bob at Illinois Bell many years ago. I remember him as a soft-spoken kind person. I always enjoyed his company. So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Susan Hausser Govoni
January 17, 2024
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sue Hausser Govoni
Margie Irwin Mostyn
January 17, 2024
Barb, so sad to see that Bob has passed. He was a really a very nice person and kind. As life moves on and we face losses, we deal with emotions we didn´t know we had. Please know that if you need a phone call or anything, I am here. Warm thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Love, Margie
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