Larry Lee Davenport I (Bugeye/Buck), 69, of Owensboro, passed on August 29, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on November 9, 1953, to the late Thomas Buck Ashley Jr., and Nettie B. Davenport.
Larry served in the United States Army for 12 years before becoming a youth counselor at River Valley Behavioral Health, where he worked for 24 years. He enjoyed watching football and Joel Osteen, working crossword puzzles, and playing games with his family.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 48 years, Mary Davenport; children, Larry Davenport II, and Danielle (Dallas) Shepard; siblings, Sis. Della (DJ) Phillips, Bro. Cecil Phillips, Zanea Ashley, and Pastor Michael (Sis. Dorita) Ashley Sr.; grandchildren, Daniel, Danisha, Darius, Dariann, and Dania; mother-in-law, Mrs. Betty Pate; aunt, Ms. Daisy Gordon (Fort Myers, FL); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family wishes to thank the oncologist team at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for their care, and a special thank you to Dr. Hamad Haghnazar.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday September 9, 2023, at Christian Tabernacle Apostolic Church, 1103 W. 7th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Care has been entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.