William Charles Davenport

William Charles Davenport

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William Charles Davenport, 93, went to be with his Lord Jesus on December 22nd, 2020.

Son of the late Homer G. Davenport and Dorothy Davis Davenport, he is survived by his three children, Ron Davenport (Mia), Tim Davenport and Tricia Alford. Charles was a devoted husband of 69 years to Nina Abbott Davenport who died only eight days prior. He was a dedicated father of three children and special Papa to six grandchildren, Stephanie Davenport, Reid Alford (Tia), Morgan Alford, Rachel Jackson (Nathan), Tommy Davenport, and Jackie Davenport; along with four great grands, Lance Jones, Gaige Mabry, Wells Jackson, and Russell Jackson. 

He served in the US Army as a Private First-Class during World War II and graduated from Furman University with a BA in Business. He retired as the Head Accountant for Lockwood Greene Engineers in the mid-eighties. He continued to work in Real Estate Sales, property management, and investing. He spent time in his later years at his “Board Meeting” at Hardees with many friends, solving the issues of our world. He also served as Treasurer for many years at Lee Road Baptist Church in Taylors, SC where he and Nina were active members for over 50 years.

A Memorial Service for both Charles and Nina Davenport will be held at 9:30 a.m. on January 2, 2021 at Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 East Lee Road, Taylors SC 29687 with a private Graveside Service to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

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