Joe Daniel Davenport, 85, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home in Woodbury. A native of Cannon Co., he was the son of the late Joe A. and Pauline Daniel Davenport.
She is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sue Hall Davenport of Woodbury and his daughter, Joanna Davenport of Woodbury.
Mr. Davenport served as a member of the National Guard where he was a Lieutenant. A member of Sanders Fork Baptist church, he was a deacon, church clerk and Sunday school teacher. Mr. Davenport retired from the Cannon Co. school system after 39 years. During that time, he was a teacher, guidance counselor and school superintendent from 1980 until 1988. Being born and raised in Cannon Co., Mr. Davenport treasured the connections he made with his students and their families for generations. He made lifelong friends with his fellow teachers and colleagues. A member of the Woodbury Lions Club, he was also instrumental in forming the Auburn and Cannon County Historical Society. Joe enjoyed farming and he raised Hereford and Beefalo cattle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Davenport, Bro. Paul Lane and Bro. Wayne Hall officiating. Pallbearers include Bob Melton, Andy Hall Kendall Watts, Sammy Hall and Anthony Hall. Honorary Pallbearers include Jim Stone, Bobby Dutton, Charley Harrell and Franklin Daniel. Interment will follow in the Riverside Gardens.
Visitation with his family will be from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net