Grover "Duck" Davenport
October 26, 1942 ~ December 3, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Grover "Duck" Davenport, Jr of Asheville, passed away from his Earthly to Eternal Home on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.
Born in Greenwood, SC on October 26, 1942, he was a son of the late Loree Rice Davenport and Grover L. Davenport Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles "Buddy" Davenport as well as one grandson, Gregory Scott Davenport.
Mr. Davenport was a Senior Research Engineer at BASF Corporation, Fibers Research and Development, retiring in January of 2000, after 32 years of service. He was the holder of several patents in the field of fiber technology. He spent many years as area supervisor for production operators, technicians and first line supervisors.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Donna Mitchell Davenport and was a proud and adoring father to sons, Patrick Davenport and his wife, Shannon and David Davenport and his wife, Tammy, all of Due West, SC and beloved daughter, Kelly Davenport Stanley and her husband, Jeff, of Asheville; five grandchildren, Andrew, Lauren, Carlie, Haley and Alex, as well as three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Anderson, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Ridgeway Baptist Church, 525 Old US 19-23 Hwy., Candler, NC 28715.
Duck was a man that I came to love as a dad. He was one of a kind and he always made me laugh. I have a lot of great memories of young man. This family has became my own he treated me like a son, and I loved him like my dad. I got to spend a lot of time with him over the past 11 years I love every minute. I love you young man you will aways be my buddy.
Love jeff
We were so sorry to hear of Duck’s passing. At this difficult time in your life we pray that God will grant you and your family the serenity and peace you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
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I was so shocked to hear of Duck’s passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to all the family and friends (which I consider myself). Duck and I worked together for almost 30 years at BASF in Anderson SC. May GOD grant you peace and comfort at this time in your lives.
I met Duck when I joined BASF in 1986. He helped me learn the ropes and contributed to my education. I offer my sympathies to his family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry to learn of Duck’s passing. He was a friend as well as partner worker at BASF. I always think of MOPAR when thinking of Duck! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss, and ask that God holds you in comfort that Duck is in his heavenly home.
Ron and Audrey Morrow
Sorry to hear about Duck ,We worked together at Basf Anderson Plant and Enka for 32years He was my supervisor most of that time. We didn’t always agree , but he was always fair to everyone.
“God is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.†(Psalm 34:18) I’m sorry for your loss; may God provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I met Duck in 1988 when I started with BASF in Anderson. He taught me a great deal about fiber technology and was a good friend over the years. You always knew where you stood with Duck. No matter how much chaos was going on, Duck was always the same. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.