CHARLES JOHN "CHUCK" DAVENPORT ~ Class of 1973
May 9, 1955 - June 5, 2009



Chuck, 54, of W. Richland, was born on May 9, 1955, in Bismarck, ND to Charles and DeAlda and went to his heavenly home on June 5, 2009.

He graduated from Columbia High School in 1973. Chuck worked at Dee's Fruit Produce and his own business which he called Chuck's Produce and he also worked at 7-11.

Chuck loved Nascar racing, and he drove in the demolition derby at the Tri-City Raceways in the late '70s. He also was interested in hunting, fishing and bowling. Chuck also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. He took many scenic and road trips through the states of WA, OR, ID, MN, ND, SD, and NV. During these travels he sometimes would sell his produce and along the way he would visit his relatives.

He was a loving man.

Chuck is survived by his father Charles H. Davenport; brother, Butch Davenport; sisters, Sally Dean and Mary Bumpaous. He is also leaves behind nephews, Thomas Dean and Dale Bumpaous, Jr.; nieces, Jessica Davenport, Jennifer Ayala and Samantha Bumpaous; great nephews, Peter James Ayala and Fransisco Daniel Aquino.

He was preceded in death by his mother, DeAlda Davenport.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 5pm at Desert Streams Bible Church in Richland. An inurnment will be held after the service at Evergreen Cemetery in Benton City, WA. The family would like to invite you after the inurnment to a gathering at Desert Stream Bible Church.

In lieu of flowers the family asks to make donations in Chuck's name to help for the funeral expenses; C/O Charles H. Davenport, 3501 Everett, W. Richland, WA 99353

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