Obituaries
Information
- Name:
- Dan L. Davenport Sr.
- Date of Death:
- Dec 26, 2011
- Location of Service:
- Hooper Memorial Home Inc. - Harrisburg
- Category:
- Current Obituaries
“When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile.”
Dan L. Davenport Sr., 57, of Pottstown PA, formerly of Harrisburg, passed suddenly on December 26, 2011. He is predeceased by his parents Theodore and Elaine Davenport. Dan was attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Pottstown PA. He was a former member of Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Dan was active in the community and formerly employed at Philhaven as a Substance Abuse Counselor. He leaves to mourn his children: Dimico, Damian, Dan and Danielle Davenport as well as Tiffany Dawson and Lindsay Watts, siblings Roy, Theodore, James “J.T.” and Kevin Davenport, 8 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Services will be held at Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., visitation at 10:30 a.m.
Location Name
- Location of Services:
- Hooper Memorial Home Inc.
- Street:
- 3532 Walnut Street
- ZIP:
- 17109
- City:
- Harrisburg
- State:
- PA
- Country:
-
Condolence Messages
Agape'
Smith Family Quote
Although death is our enemy [1 Cor. 15:26]
we can find comfort that there will be a resurrection from death's deep sleep on resurrection morning,
or during Christ's millennial-long day of reigning over earth, when the dead will will awaken from death's sleep with the prospect of everlasting life in view when there will be no more tears, crying, nor outcry from pain because death will be swallowed up forever.
- John 11:11-14; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 25:8; Rev. 21:4,5
I read the below poem in a nursing home newsletter
I found it of comfort so I want to share that with you.
-By Dorothy M. Cahoon:
Rejoice, rejoice all ye who reap
For loss of loved ones dear,
What we call death, is but a sleep
In the winter of the year;
And just as surely as the spring
Brings life to tree and flower,
So those who sleep in death will know
The Resurrection's Power
May our Heavenly Father take the sorrow that you feel and gently uplift and comfort you.
Curtis and Sue Quote
I am a friend of Sister Susan Norman and she keeps me informed about the goings-on in her congregation.
I'm sorry to hear that we've lost another dear brother "for just a little while more".
We had a memorial at our Kingdom Hall (Rock Springs, Escondido (San Diego) California) last Saturday. I was on the cleaning committee to spruce it up (humm - maybe I shouldn't use the word "spruce" this time of year… :-) anyway, we have a new young man who is progressing well in the truth. He's always got a big smile on his face and is full of zeal.
I asked him if he's ever been to one of our memorials. He said he hadn't. He asked what it was like and I explained that we know the truth of what "death really is" and although there is some sadness because we won't see that person until the new world, we know we'll see him then - so it's more like a long good-bye.
agape, Davenport family,
Br. Tony Podrasky Quote
Then I passed this along to him;
Steve - do you know why, when someone dies, we hurt so much? Well - when Jehovah God made Adam and Eve, he gave them the knowledge for what they needed: when your stomach hurts, it means it's hungry. You don't panic or go crazy. When you do a little too much work, your muscles ache a bit. Again, you don't get excited - you know why. If you bump your head, it smarts - but in a little while the pain will go away. When your body needs rest, you fall asleep. You don't get scared when the sleepy feeling comes over you, you just go to sleep.
BUT - God never put it into us to understand death because we were never supposed to experience death. And that is why, even though death is completely normal (in this system of things), and everyone who ever lived, eventually died, and we KNOW that is going to happen, we still fall apart when it does.
And, one day soon, God is going to put death "to death" (Rev 21:1-5) Quote
I met Dan about a year ago as he was attending the Coventry Congregation in Pottstown. Enjoyed talking to him (with his deep voice) and am saddened that he has fallen asleep in death. What a wonderful hope the Bible gives us in the resurrection. So sorry about your loss and in a little while Dan will rise again.
Agape,
Gloria Ramsey Quote
We are very sad to hear of your loss. We enjoyed having Dan associated with our congregation, and appreciated his comments. He would often read a scripture during Bible discussions. We are so thankful for the Bible's hope of a resurrection (John 5:28, 29).
Maggie Schwartz and children Quote
We are so sorry for this loss to your family. Dan seemed to us to be a kind and gentle man. We find comfort in the faithful man Job's hope in a future resurrection at Job 14:14. Perhaps these thoughts may bring you some comfort too.
Bob and Cindy Smith
Friends from the Coventry Congregation Quote