Retired MSgt Sandy Davenport, 90, of Saucier, MS, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1929 in Alma to the late John and Myrtle Davenport. He served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and Vietnam War retiring as a Master Sergeant. After the Air Force, he remained at Keesler AFB for 14 years as an Electronics Instructor. He was a member of White Plains United Methodist Church in Saucier, and his joy was raising and training hound dogs.
He was preceded in death by his first, Thelma Davenport, and his second wife, Earlyne Davenport; a sister, Dorothy Weiman; five brothers, Jack, Lloyd, Wilbur, Harold, and Jim Davenport; a granddaughter, Skye Davenport; and a grandson, Rob Davenport.
He is survived by four sons, Bruce Davenport (Karen), Kent Davenport (Beth), Barry Davenport (Donna), and Mark Davenport; a sister, Joann Rogers; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at Newberry Chapel Methodist Church in Alma with interment to follow at Newberry Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Arrangements in Mississippi were under the direction of Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport.
The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Newberry Chapel Methodist Church at 3406 Old Rudy Road, Alma.
Memorials contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity.
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