Wilford Thomas Davenport, 66, of Green County, KY was born in Taylor County, KY on September 18, 1957 to the late Ollen T. and Roxie Bloyd Davenport. He departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home.  

Mr. Davenport had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association and currently attended Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Green County High School. He was a farmer and formerly employed at Greensburg Manufacturing for 15 years. Later, he obtained an associate’s degree in behavioral science and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Western Kentucky University where he was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and listed among the Who’s Who as a Non-Traditional Student. He was a Master Mason of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge Chapter 54 F & AM.  

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Marshelia Wooldridge Davenport

1 son & his wife: Ben & Jennifer Davenport of Green County

1 daughter: Amanda Davenportl of Green County

2 brothers: Michael Davenport & wife Patricia and Verlon Davenport

2 granddaughters: Hilary Fox & husband Jon, and Emilee Davenport

1 grandson: Brayden Thomas Davenport

2 great-grandchildren: Easton Thomas Burriss and Copelee Fox

A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Pat Smith and Bro. Ashley Shuffett officiating.

Burial: Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association Cemetery in Green County

Visitation: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 4pm-8pmCT and Thursday after 7amCT

A masonic service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pmCT by the Greensburg Masonic Lodge #54 F & AM. Masonic members are requested to meet at the Masonic Lodge at 5:00pmCT.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be donations to Green County Family Resource Youth Service Center, the Gideons for Bibles, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. These can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Brayden Davenport, Jon Fox, Ben Davenport, Cain Hernandez, Tim Shuffett, Jace Newton

Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com