Age 86 of Nashville died, Sunday, June 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents; son William Y. Davenport, Jr. three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Polly Davenport; son, Robert Larry Davenport; daughters, Teresa (Lawrence) Wilson and Edna (Archie) Kelley; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3 to 8PM Monday at Ellis Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 1pm Tuesday,June 7, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.