Joseph H. Davenport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Hugo Davenport Sr. was the eldest of three children born to Hugo and Clothilde Davenport, on April 25, 1956. He earned his heavenly wings on December 22, 2017. During his early years, Joseph was educated in Catholic schools, St. Barbara and Providence. He later transferred to St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Soldan High School in 1975. Joseph went to Northeast Missouri State University during his freshman year. He later attended Forest Park Community College. In 1976, Joseph met his soulmate, Sheryl Ann (as he affectionately called her) at a dance at Washington University. They married in September 1977 and recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. To the union Joseph Jr. and Stephen were born. Joseph was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1981. After returning to St. Louis from duty in California, Joseph worked for Monsanto and St. Louis Public Schools as a stationary engineer. He retired from the Justice Center for the City of St. Louis as the Building Maintenance and Operations Supervisor two weeks ago. His education also included certificates from Ranken Technical School in auto repair, carpentry, HVAC and industrial technology. Joseph served as a trustee on the PublicSchool Retirement Board and the city-wide board that certifies stationary engineers. He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 148. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife Sheryl, his sons Joseph Jr. and Stephen (Dakota); three grandchildren, Piper, Yanna and Stephen Jr.; two sisters, Monique (Christopher) and Toni; a brother, Chester; two sister-in law, Dianna and Jennifer (William Randle); four nieces and one nephew, six great nieces , two great nephews and a multitude of friends who adored him. He will be missed by, his Chicago family, Louise Trice (Mama Lou), John, Laura, and Lamese; his camping family, his motorcycle family, his golf family, and his Gateway kids. It’s been a helluva ride, Sheryl Ann! Joseph, December 19, 2017

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Joseph H. Davenport

April 25, 1956 - December 22, 2017