Bill Davenport

Charles William (Bill) Davenport, 75, of Absecon, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on March 9th. Born in Woodbury, he resided in Hammonton and Smithville before moving to Absecon in 2007. He was a graduate of Hammonton High School, class of '58 where he excelled in football and basketball for the Blue Devils. He proudly served his country for 8 years in the US National Guard attaining the rank of staff sergeant, during the Vietnam era. Bill owned the Davenport Insurance Agency in Hammonton for 40 years. He was later employed at Boscov’s Men's Suits Dept. Store in Egg Harbor Twp. for 8 years, until his retirement. While residing in Hammonton, he was an active member of the Hammonton Lions Club and Rotary Club. He served as president of the Hammonton High School Band Boosters. Currently, he was a member of the Absecon Presbyterian Church where he served as a trustee and choir member. He was also a proud member of the American Legion, Post 28, in Absecon.

He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Doris (Raab) Davenport. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Hare); their children, Kathy (Gary) Quattrochi, Nancy (John) Masi and Charles (Chip) (Lisa) Davenport; and their grandchildren, Kelsey and Morgan Quattrochi and Will Davenport. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and good friend to many. His memory will be cherished by those who knew him.

A memorial visitation will be 10AM to 11AM Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Absecon Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will immediately follow at 11AM . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Absecon Presbyterian Church Building Fund, at the above address. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com