Kenneth Davenport , 79 of Centralia died Friday, March 2, 2018 at the SSM St. Mary's Hospital-Audrain in Mexico.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 PM at the Fetnon Funeral Chapel in Centralia. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia with burial to follow in the Centralia City Cemetery.

Kenneth was born on March 10, 1938 in Audrain County, Missouri, the son of Charles P. and Thelma (McCoy) Davenport.

Kenneth married Grace Eaton on October 5, 1958 in Centralia, Missouri, and she survives. They spent 59 wonderful years together.

Along with his loving wife Grace, Kenneth is survived by sons, Kent Davenport and wife Gale of Gilbert, Arizona, and Karl Davenport and wife Carol of Wardsville; grandchildren, Adam Davenport of Denver, CO, Eric Davenport of Evans, CO, and Courtney Buschjost and husband Garrett of Wardsville; brother, Howard Davenport and wife Janet of Centralia; numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Sybel Davenport, and a sister, Marjorie Ellrich.

Kenneth was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Treasurer. Kenneth was a 1955 graduate of Centralia High School. He served in the Army National Guard, and was on the Board for the Public Water District #10.

Kenneth was a farmer all of his life and even after retirement loved spending time outside working in his garden, mowing and just being on the farm.  He was always on the go and when he wasn't working he would be exercising or walking. He also loved NASCAR racing. Kenneth was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial donations are suggested to Bethlehem Baptist Church in care of Fenton Funeral Chapel 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.