Ernie was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Darlene Wilkey and Thomas Davenport. Ernie spent most of his younger years in the Northeast area making many friends and colleagues.
Ernie was preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister Linda Boswell of Texas.
Ernie is survived by his brother Thomas Davenport; sister Debbie O'Connor and her husband Denny; JR and his mother Portia; along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews.