James Davenport

James Davenport, age 75, a resident of Dunkirk passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie with his family by his side.

James was born December 10, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Belvin and Cora (Sellers) Davenport. James worked for 43 years at St. Gobain Glass factory in Marion and Dunkirk. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk. He was a teacher, trustee, treasure, and helped with music at the church where he will be sorely missed. James married Ann Hicks on March 8, 1969.

Survivors include:

His loving wife: Ann Davenport- Dunkirk, Indiana

2 daughters: Robin Ferguson (husband Danny) – Dunkirk, Indiana

Patricia Anderson (husband Shane) – Dunkirk, Indiana

Sister-in-law: Kay Hicks – Clarkrange, Tennessee

4 grandchildren: Seth Anderson, Courtney Anderson, Aaron Swearingen (wife Angie), Jordyn Kennedy (husband Derek)

3 great grandchildren: Davin, Tynlee, and Ellie

Visitation will be held Friday, November 12 from 4-8 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk at 12369 W. 600 S. Dunkirk, Indiana. Funeral will be held Saturday, November 13 at 11 am at First Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk. Burial will be held in Dunkirk I.O.O.F Cemetery in Dunkirk with Bro. Shane Anderson to officiate the service.

Memorial may be directed to the First Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk.