Joseph “Joe” Davenport, age 71, of the Grassy Creek Community, passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at his home.
A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Bill and Elizabeth Greenlee Davenport. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dan Davenport.
Joe was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed going to his cabin in Canada and enjoyed fishing, bear hunting, hiking and especially sitting on his porch talking with his friends. He was known as a true mountain man.
Surviving is daughters: Josette Fortner (Randall) of Burnsville and Lauren Hoilman (Mitch) of Newland; grandson, Bentley; brothers: Sam Davenport (Margaret) of Charlotte and Billy Davenport (Cindy) of Spruce and best friends: Donald Dale, Norman Dale and Robert Bailey. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 6th in the Greenlee Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter #57 D.A.V. Rev. Clay Dale will officiate.
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