Harold W. Davenport

May 11, 1931 - May 3, 2020

Harold William Davenport, age 88, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. Private Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. He will be interred at Kennesaw Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Harold Davenport was born in Marietta, GA, where he attended Marietta High School. His first job was working for his family's shoe store, Connallys, on the Marietta Square. After managing General Ambulance Service and working as a Medical Supply Tech for Ohmeda, he found his true passion in working at Dobbins Funeral Home, devoting his time helping other families deal with the death of a loved one. He finished his career in funeral service at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory after 35 years as a Funeral Assistant. He was a dedicated and longtime member, Sunday School Teacher and Deacon at Macland Baptist Church. Mr. Davenport also served as a Justice of the Peace and conducted numerous weddings from his home. He was inducted into the Signature Healthcare Hall of Fame in November of 2019. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Davenport. Survivors include: His high school sweet heart and wife of 70 years, Dorothy Connally Davenport; Son, Eddie (Marilyn) Davenport, St. Augustine, FL; Daughter, Connie (Mo) Holcombe, Marietta, GA; Grandson, Ryan (Caitlin) Davenport, Orlando, FL; Great Granddaughter, Olivia Davenport, and several Nieces and Nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold Davenport's memory to any Children's Health Care of choice. Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com.