Ellis "Dale" Davenport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ellis “Dale” Davenport, son of the late James Andrew Davenport and Rosetta (Godfrey) Davenport, was born May 7, 1931 in Laquey, Missouri. As a young boy, he attended elementary school in Buffalo, Missouri and then graduated from Waynesville High School with the Class of 1949 where he was quite the basketball player. In 1950, Dale began working for the Frisco Railroad as a traveling mechanic. He worked for them until 1990 except for two years when he was serving in the United States Army. On July 3, 1978, Dale was united in marriage to Doris Ethel (Wilson) Breedlove in Miami, Oklahoma. Two families were united with Cindy and Danny Davenport and Jeff Breedlove. They shared over 43 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. Dale was a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as a reserve deputy for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department for many years. Dale took great pride in maintaining the family farm. You would find him out working on the property with his tractor, making sure all the fencing was fixed, and just making sure everything was in tip top shape. In his spare time, Dale enjoyed making knives, trading and collecting guns, and hunting. At an early age, Dale made a profession of faith and attended the United Methodist Church. In his adult years, he faithfully attended Westside Baptist Church of Waynesville. Dale went home to be with his Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the Dixon Nursing & Rehab Center of Dixon, Missouri having attained the age of 90 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Dale leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Doris Davenport of Waynesville, MO; daughter: Cindy Redding and husband Jack of Springfield, MO; stepson: Jeff Breedlove and wife Alisa of Waynesville, MO; five grandchildren: Stephanie, Dustin, Charles, Bradley, and Brittany; several great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his son: Danny Davenport; and two brothers: Don & Darrell Davenport. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dale Davenport and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Ellis "Dale" Davenport

May 7, 1931 - September 18, 2021