OBITUARY
Robert Davenport (Bob) moved to heaven on November 21, 2025, in San Angelo, TX at the age of 80, surrounded by his family. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend.
Born on March 11, 1945, in Paris, TX to William David Davenport and Genevieve Davenport King.
Bob graduated from East Texas University with a bachelor’s degree and moved to Dallas, TX. While in Dallas, Bob met his wife JaNae Shaw Davenport, and they were married on Sept 24, 1977.
Shortly after marriage, they moved to Lubbock, TX where Bob became the general manager of Varsity Bookstore until retirement in 2014. After retirement, Bob and JaNae relocated to Burleson, TX where he worked for his favorite baseball team, The Texas Rangers, as an usher. He accomplished his goal of seeing all the major league baseball parks before moving to Grape Creek, TX in February 2025.
Bob’s life was defined by faith in Jesus and his family. His service to the churches he was a part of was very important to him. He had a hunger for God’s word, reading it daily until his disease kept him from reading. He would light up when family and friends would enter the room. His generosity was unparalleled.
Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, JaNae Davenport, of Grape Creek; his daughter, Chandra Davenport, of Dallas; son, Chad and wife Amber Davenport of Grape Creek, grandchildren Hannah, Judah, Selah, Serah, Leah Davenport of Grape Creek, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Jack Davenport, Joe Davenport, Johnny Davenport, Billy Davenport and Susan King Kocian.
Services will be Saturday, November 29, 2025, 11 a.m., Grape Creek Baptist Church, San Angelo, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grape Creek Baptist Church, 9781 North Grape Creek Road, San Angelo, TX, 76901.
-From Harper Funeral Home
