Robert Thomas Davenport

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces funeral services for Mr. Robert T. Davenport, age 86, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville.

Mr. Davenport was born in Union County, Georgia, on Saturday, February 16, 1924, a son of the late Thomas and Fancy Bailey Davenport. He lived most of his life in Blairsville, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Robert had been preceded in death by his wife, Nadean Hughes Davenport; a daughter, Geraldean; two sisters: Ruthie Richards, and Bonnie Davenport; Five brothers: Luther, Herman, Ira, Harley, and Floyd Davenport.

Surviving family members include sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Martha Davenport, of Blairsville; J.L. and Nicole Davenport, of Blairsville; Elmer and Sherri Davenport, of Seneca, South Carolina; H.B. and Linda Davenport, of Blairsville; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ronnie McDonald, of Blairsville; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, November 14, 2010, at 3:00 pm, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Rev. Randy Hughes and Rev. Dwayne Patterson officiating. The body will lie instate at the church starting at 2:30 p.m., prior to the funeral service. Special music will be presented by Martha Davenport, Julie Payne, and Sheila Partin. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Jonathan Davenport, Brian Davenport, Bret Davenport, Joey Davenport, Justin Davenport, Lloyd Davenport, Tony Davenport, and Richard Chadwick. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be Saturday, November 13, 2010, from 6 until 9 p.m.

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville entrusted with the arrangements. Please join us in remembering Robert by visiting our memorial at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.