James Houston Davenport

Birth date: Aug 17, 1933 Death date: Feb 18, 2016

Celebrating the life of James Houston DavenportJames was born on August 17, 1933 in Alabama where he lived until 1955. His parents were Walton and Helen and he was the 3rd of 10 children. He attended Thompson High School and Missi Read Obituary

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Mark Pogan

496w ago

I started following baseball in 1959 when I was 9 years old. I started following Jim Davenport soon after I bought one of my first packs of Topps baseball cards. It turned into a lifelong journey for me, following his career and collecting his memorabilia. I have nearly every baseball card he was featured on, from his 1958 rookie card to his manager card. I was lucky enough to find an autographed bat and a “Jim Davenport model mitt. I was hoping that someday I would be able to meet Davenport, but his untimely passing has dashed any hope of that. My deepest sympathy goes to his family. RIP, #12. You will be missed.

Ardie Herble

500w ago

Dear Betty and family, I was so sad to hear about Jimmy. I know what a big empty space this leaves in your family as it did in our family when we lost Ron. When I think of both of you it brings back such wonderful memories and such fun times. I can’t imagine that the players and wives have as much fun as we all did. Please know that I am holding you in my heart. Ardie Herbel

Dennis Harvey

500w ago

Jim Davenport was my idol as a child and was the reason I wore #12 in all the sports I played. I still wear that number. I have a signed baseball he personalized for me that sits in a baseball case on my computer desk to this day. RIP Jimmy D, condolences to your loved ones. You will not be forgotten!

Jennifer Ross

501w ago

He was a great man and I loved him he was my uncle Tim brother in law and my aunt Faye brother I remember the last time I seen him he came down to be with aunt Faye when she was in the hospital very sick and he stayed until she passed away and he came to her funeral he was a loving caring man and I won’t ever forget him love you peanut

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