Gary Tolleson Davenport
January 1, 1944 - January 14, 2019
Gary Tolleson Davenport, 75, died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Judge J. William Davenport and Margaret Tolleson Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J.W. Davenport, Jr. He had lived in Asheville since 1999, after retiring from his work as a university professor of English in Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Joan Parker Davenport, and one daughter, Jennifer Davenport Jones of Charlotte. Additional survivors are three grandchildren, Jeremiah Jones, Victoria Smith and her husband, Alex and Portia Jones. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
Gary Tolleson Davenport, 75, died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Judge J. William Davenport and Margaret Tolleson Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J.W. Davenport,... View Obituary & Service Information