Grayson H. Davenport

Grayson H. Davenport, 74, of Washington, died at 11:36 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2008, in his residence, after a 10-year illness. He was born on January 28, 1934, in Monongahela, PA, a son of Herschel and Myrtle Phillips Davenport. Mr. Davenport worked for 33 years as a steelworker at Washington Steel Corporation. He was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. He had previously been a member of the Donora American Legion. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Mr. Davenport served with the United States Marines Corps. from July 24, 1953, until his honorable discharge on July 23, 1956, with a rank of sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On August 30, 1975, he married Corinne Adams, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons, Wray Adams, of Washington; Michael (Faye) Davenport, of Raleigh, NC; Ramsey (Carol) Price, of Washington; Grayson (Laverne) Davenport, of Pittsburgh; Adam (Janet) Price, of Canonsburg; Vincent Davenport, of Pittsburgh; Jerred Price, of Washington and Christopher (Lisa) Davenport, of Carnegie; 5 daughters, Char Lee Williams, of Washington; Robyn Hutchinson, of Pittsburgh; Faith (Michael) Franklin, of Washington; Cheryl Boswell and Patria Davenport, both of Pittsburgh; a brother, Charles (Carolyn) Davenport, of Washington; 5 sisters, Janis Jones, of Linden, NJ; Hazel Bolling, of Columbus, OH; Norma Collins, of Edison, NJ; Florence (Frank) Thomas, of Dover, DE and Sylvia Davenport, of East Orange, NJ; a host of grandchildren, including Robert Hunter, with whom he lived; a host of great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Georgette Nichols and a brother, Kenneth Davenport. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional visitation will be held in St. Paul AME Church, from 10 till 11 a.m., the hour of service, Saturday, October 4, 2008, with Rev. Michael Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. Military rites will be accorded graveside by Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Care of the Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.