Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Davenport, Reuben Reid August 1952
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New Journal and Guide (1916-2003); Saturday, Aug. 30,1952;  ProQuest Historical Newspapers;  Norfolk Journal and Guide (1921-203)pg. C6
NORFOLK - Funeral services for Rueben Reid Davenport, 78, were held recently
from Bethlehem Baptist Church.  The Rev. J. Q. A. Lassiter, pastor, was in
charge.  Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.  Hale Funeral Home was in charge.

A retired railroad brakeman, Mr. Davenport died at his home, 1308 Hanson avenue,
after a short illness.  He was a native of Spout Spring, Va. and had lived in
Norfolk for 60 years.

He was the widower of Mrs. Annie Higgs and the husband of Mrs. Annie Teamer
Davenport.  He had belonged to Bethlehem Baptist Church for several years and
was a member of the male usher board.  The deceased also belonged to Eastern
Light Lodge No. 4. A. F. of A.M. Shriners and was a 33rd degree Mason.

He served as chairman on several committees for the Norfolk and Western Colored
Veterans Committee.

Survivors include three sons, Peter of Norfolk;  Thomas and John Davenport of
Brooklyn;  two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Watson and Mrs. Rebecca Flowers of
Brooklyn;  four grandchildren;  four great-grandchildren;  three sisters, Mrs.
Mary L. Davis of Norfolk;  Mrs. Alice Robinson, Brooklyn;  and Mrs. Lettie
Kyles, Amityville, L.I.N.Y.;  two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Florine H. Lee and Mrs.
Eva Davenport, Norfolk;  one God child, Charlotte Annette Long; and several
nieces and nephews and cousins.


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Calvary Cemetery

DAVENPORT, REUBEN     I5152     Section 3, Block 3, Lot 263, Space ECTR S    78
08/04/1952    

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