Murfree Lee Davenport, age 62, died Monday morning, June 25, 2012, at his home in Lake City. He had lived in Lake City for the past 17 years. He is the son of the late Lester and Mable Louis Davenport. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Terry and Lester Ray Davenport, and one sister, Margaret King. He enjoyed his life with his family, friends and his two dogs Brutus and Bear.

He is survived by two sons: John Davenport (Melissa) and David Davenport (Shannon) along with their mother Diane Davenport Hill (Bruce); four brothers: Norman Davenport (Lucy), Gene Davenport (Fay), Charles Davenport (Bonnie) and Joe Davenport (Bobbie); two sisters: Louise Baldwin (Oscar) and Peggy King (Bill) all of Lake City, FL. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Farewell services for Murfree Davenport will be held on Monday, July 2, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL (386-752-1954). Please send messages of love and comfort for the family to www.gatewayforestlawn.com.