Howard Conley Davenport

Korean War Recon Marine Hero, Howard Conley Davenport, of Winston-Salem born December 25, 1931, in Gastonia, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on February 20, 2012 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Luffman Davenport; his son Derek (Sherri); his daughter Nicole Clark (Harold) and grandchildren Noah Anand and Anita Faith; two special nephews Don (Brenda) and Eddie Kirchoff, and ""grandchildren"" Chad and Conley Kirchoff. Howard was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ; a loving husband, father, and grandfather; and a proud Marine. He married his wife Nancy in 1956, attended Gardner-Webb University and graduated from Clemson University in 1958. He was with Shell Oil for 25 years, living in various states, and settled in Houston for 27 years, where he raised his family. While there, he was a committed member and deacon at both Spring Baptist Church and Champion Forest Baptist Church. For four decades he greatly enjoyed giving out Bibles, sharing Christ, and praying with his Gideon brothers. In 1999, he moved to Winston-Salem and retired from his own company in 2003. He served in the Korean War with Recon Company First Marine Division until he was seriously wounded in 1952. Due to the extent of his injuries he was retired from the Marine Corps, after being awarded the Silver Star, two Purple Hearts, and nine other combat medals. One of his favorite events was the Annual Recon Marine Reunion, where he was serving as Chaplain. The awesome Marine brotherhood forged on the battlefield was like no other and these men have lived out the reality ""Once a Marine, always a Marine."" SEMPER FI Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 3:00 pm at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem with Rev Harold Clark and Rev Gary Byrum officiating. Visitation and viewing immediately following the service. Internment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Gideons Int., Winston-Salem Camp, PO Box 25263, Winston-Salem, NC 27114 He fought the good fight. He finished the race. He kept the faith. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller,com

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