James E. Davenport, Jr., 66, of Argyle, Texas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 16, 2016 at the Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound after his 6 year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma to James and Naomi Davenport and lived an adventurous life all over the United States, finally residing the last 26 years in Argyle, Texas, a place he was delighted to call home .
He is survived by his mother Naomi Coit Davenport, his loving wife and best friend Judy (Carr) Davenport of 39 years, and his brother Robert and his wife Cheryl Davenport; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and caring friends.
He was extremely loving and proud of his daughter Emily Davenport of Argyle, Texas, son Adam and wife Kristin Davenport of Spring, Texas, and son Sam Davenport of Houston, Texas. And he beamed with joy over his grandchildren Hayden(6), Parker(3)and Aspen Davenport (4 months). He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend of all.
He was preceded in death by brothers David Lyle and Larry Ray Davenport, grandparents Lyle and Erma Coit, Elmer and Nova Davenport, and Father James E. Davenport.
Jim loved life from day one. He lived the life every boy dreamed of growing up with summers on the farm with his grandparents, playing football in high school, and most of all being a Longhorn fan "Hook 'em Horns"!! He graduated from Churchill High School in San Antonio and went on to get his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas and then completed his master's in business management from The University of Southern California. He was a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force Reserves for 23 years, and served in Desert Storm. He was proud to be an American and serve his country. He flew as a commercial airline pilot for Braniff and Northwest Airlines, which later became Delta Airlines. He retired to live the "good life" in October 2009. He continued his tradition of golfing with his Air Force buddies every October at Myrtle Beach and looked forward to that annually. Following his retirement he traveled with his wife to Niagara Falls, California to visit family, went on cruises and attended many wedding festivities of both friends and family. He loved cheering on the Texas Rangers as he hoped for a World Series title and always continued to root for the Texas Longhorns no matter what sport it was. He supported his children in all their activities and achievements and could not wait to brag about them. Most of all his eyes lit up every time he saw his grandchildren and heard them call him "Papap."
He had the opportunity to deepen his walk with the Lord over the last 6 years and did that best by being a living example of what God expects of His children. He was not without fault or sin, and would be the first to admit that, but strived to follow the Lord's plan for him and influence other's to give their life to God as well.
The family would like to invite everyone to come celebrate his life at a memorial being held at Argyle United Methodist Church on April 16, 2016 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family would appreciate it if donations were given to the cancer organization, Infinity and Beyond. This organization was inspired and created 5 years ago by Jim's fight against cancer and as a family it will be transformed into a memorial fund to continue helping others in their fight against this disease.
Donations can be given at the web address :
www.JEDmemorial.com
Or mailed to:

Infinity and Beyond
210 Shenandoah Ct
Argyle, Texas 76227