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Gus Fields Davenport 1960-2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Gus Fields Davenport, 62, departed this life Friday, May 13, 2922, at Hospice House.

Gus was born Jan. 28, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Leroy Sr. and Willie Mae Fields Davenport. He was a 1979 graduate of South High School and went to Kansas State University to play football.

He got baptized at the age of 10 at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. Gus served in the Navy and the National Guard. He worked for United Airlines until he retired.

He loved riding his bike in Mill Creek Park and lifting weights and body building, where he won several competitions as late as in his 50s. He also loved training dogs and also won an award from the Kennel Club in Boardman.

Gus leaves five children, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Davenport Jr., Tracey Davenport, and Mr. and Mrs. Augus Davenport, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Ari Davenport Williams of Atlanta, Ga., and Jandrew Davenport of Miami, Fla.; six siblings, Ella (Ronnie) White of Chula Vista, Calif., Rosabelle Thompson, Leroy Davenport Jr., Johnnie Paul Davenport, all of Youngstown, and Joann Smith and Marlene Byrd of Boardman; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sophia Davenport; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fields; and siblings, Rogia Mae Davenport and Mattie Clark.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Guests are required to wear masks and to practice social distancing.

Service of love and dignity entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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