Dwight David Davenport, Sr.

Dwight David Davenport Sr. Was born November 15,1948, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the union of Mr. Booker Davenport Jr. and Juanita Abbott, who both preceded him in death. Dwight was the oldest of two children. His only sibling Jacqueline "Jackee" Walker also preceded him in death. Dwight came to Chicago, IL in 1953 at an early age, he accepted Christ and were baptized at St. Brendan Catholic Church. He attended Perkins Bass elementary, Holy Cross Lutheran Catholic, Dunbar High School and graduated from Central YMCA high school. In 1969 at the age of 21 Dwight married Barbara Ann, in this union three children were born. Two daughters' (eldest) Narrion Davenport, Michelle Davenport- Vickers, and (son) Dwight Davenport Jr. Two grandchildren,one niece, Ardis, one Auntie, Irma Jackson and one Uncle Larry Flowers (Joyce). Furthering his education, Dwight attended Wilson Jr. College, University of Arkansas. He obtained two associate's degrees from Olive Harvey Jr. College in applied science (computer electronics) and general education. Dwight received his diploma in Electrical Maintenance at Coyne American Institute in 1989 and was issued his license as a residentials electrical contractor in 1997. Dwight finally finished his schooling and received his bachelor's degree from Chicago State University in 2005. Dwight worked various jobs like Republic Steel as a lab tech, Amtrack Railroad, Chicago Housing, and General Motors as an electrician. Dwight enjoyed working on different contracts, while using his skills as a licensed electrician he also worked for Kate's Security company with one of his close friends Rev. E. Hall Jr. In his spare time, he worked for Rainbow Push doing various electrical jobs, where he was awarded the Rhythm Pounder. This Pounder award conveys excellence in leadership, outstanding endurance and knowledge, one who establishes the beat, pace, and rhythm for others to follow. In 2012, he began dating Gloria Kates Purnell. They married in 2018. Although in this union, they did not have any biological children together, he inherited 4 bonus children, Elizabeth Purnell, Christiane Purnell (Tony), Tina Purnell, Christopher Purnell (Diera), special grand children that will always step in anytime Dwight needed them, Devon, Michele, Monica, Lil Gloria, London, Dominque, and Denise. A host of grand and great grandchildren who loved him so much, they began calling him 'Papa. Dwight enjoyed playing and joking around with his grand and great grandchildren, Paris, Malon, Erica and Bryson Jr., they brightened up his day. Dwight also loved eating at the casino, as well as playing the slots in his free time. Dwight worked as an Electrician for over 30 years. He semi-retired in 2012 when he started to go through health issues. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Dwight made his transition. He will be greatly missed by all. Dwight leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted and loving wife, Gloria Davenport, 2 daughters, Narrion Davenport, Michelle Davenport-Vickers, son, Dwight Davenport Jr., Auntie, Irma Jackson, Uncle, Larry Flowers (Joyce) from Lil Rock, Arkansas, niece, Ardis, 3 bonus daughters, Elizabeth Purnell, Christiane Purnell (Tony), Tina Purnell, 1 bonus son, Christopher Purnell(Diera). Close friends, Chucky, Deangilo, Derrick (Monk), Ron, Esie, Alice, Larissa and a host of grands, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Dwight David Davenport, Sr.

November 15, 1948 - February 13, 2025