Billy "Bill" Grey Davenport

of Cabot, AR

December 10, 1942 - January 31, 2024

Billy Grey ''Bill'' Davenport of Cabot, Arkansas, born at Georges Creek, Arkansas December 10, 1942 to Doyle and Anna Lea (Keeter) Davenport, passed away in Greenbrier, Arkansas Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at age 81.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Lee; parents, Doyle and Anna Lea and grandson, Willie Galyen.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Dianna (Tom) Galyen and son, Bart (Lana) Davenport; grandchildren, Nathan (Joanna) Galyen, Amanda (Buster) Geary and James Williams; great-grandchildren, Annalynn and Henry Galyen and Daxton and Audrey Geary; brothers, Ron (Lavonne) and Kirby (Cindy) Davenport and many other treasured family members and friends.

On October 20, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Anna Lee Blasdel. Together they loved the Lord, raised Dianna and Bart, hunted, fished and faced life's difficulties. Their favorite recreation was taking road trips to Colorado.

Preaching the Gospel was Bill's highest honor and accomplishment. He was a devoted student and teacher of the Bible. His preaching career spanned six decades, serving many precious small congregations.

Bill worked many years as a chemist at Baxter Lab in Mountain Home after earning a Bachelor's degree at Harding University. He worked a few years at LaBarge in Huntsville, Arkansas, then earned a second degree in education and taught high school a few years. He delighted in helping people with social services in Yellville in the last years of his career.

Bill loved the outdoors. He was an excellent marksman who loved fishing, hiking and hunting and eating wild game. He enjoyed flowers and gardening and appreciated classical music.

A funeral service is planned for 10:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Caney Church of Christ.

Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Blasdel, Jr., Tyler Blasdel, Anthony Davenport, Tim Davenport, Buster Geary and James Williams

Memorial gifts may be made to Children's Homes, Inc. at 5515 Walcott Road Paragould, AR 72450 or Truth for Today World Mission School at 2209 Benton Ave, Searcy, AR 72143.

Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

Service Information
  Service
Funeral Service
Caney Church of Christ

Yellville,  AR 72687
2/3/2024 at 10:00 am

Cemetery/Interment
Caney Cemetery

Yellville, AR 72687

Memorial Contributions
Childrens Homes, Inc.
5515 Walcott Road
Paragould, AR 72450
Truth for Today World Mission School
2209 Benton Ave
Searcy, AR 72143


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com