Michael Deans Davenport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Deans Davenport Michael Deans Davenport, 63, called out of this world on Sunday, March 25, 2018 following a long battle with coronary disease. A life-long resident of Bristol, TN, Deans was preceded in death by his father, Robert L Davenport. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Deans Davenport of Bristol TN, sister Diane Davenport Fullen and her husband Jack of Atlanta, GA, two nephews, Aaron Robert Fullen and his wife Katerina and their twin sons Walter Dean Fullen and Morgan Roy Fullen, and David Maxwell Fullen and his wife Melissa and their daughter Grace Elaine Fullen of Atlanta, GA. Deans was a graduate of Tennessee High School in Bristol and East Tennessee State University. He was a lifelong member of Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol, VA where he served as a Deacon, and on the Mission Committee and was a part of the Praise Team as well as the Chancel Choir. He spent most of his work career as Office Manager of Davenport Laboratory in Bristol. Deans was a devoted son and a passionate advocate for a variety of progressive political and social causes. In retirement, he enjoyed staying in touch with his network of friends online. He love to travel and maintained a special affection for Disney’s Magic Kingdom throughout his life. The family will receive friends at Central Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The service to celebrate Deans’ life will be at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Dr. Frank Aichinger and Rev. Ann Aichinger officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Central Presbyterian Church Missions Committee, 301 Euclid Ave, Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Davenport family.

Michael Deans Davenport

June 3, 1954 - March 25, 2018