A. J. Davenport

A.J. Davenport, 83 of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born August 30, 1934 in Arkansas, the son of the late Andrew and Erma (Long) Davenport.  On June 2, 1953 in Arkansas he was united in marriage to Pearl (Waldrop) Davenport who survives.

Other survivors,

Son & Daughter in law, Marty and Sharon Davenport of Eldon, MO

Son in law, Mike Schwaller of Eugene, MO

Grandchildren, Michael Schwaller, Amy Schwaller, Elizabeth Woodward, Jessica Kallenbach & Jason Davenport

Eleven Great Grandchildren

A daughter, Terri Schwaller preceded him in death.

Andrew served in the United States Army as a tank commander. He was employed with MODOT.

Per his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Eldon Church of the Nazarene.  Private Family Interment at Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, MO. will be held at a later date. 

Memorials in his name are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or In Care of the Family at P.O. Box 5 Eldon, MO 65026. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.

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