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Robert 'Bob' Edwin Davenport
ROBERT "BOB" EDWIN DAVENPORT
Cedar Rapids
Robert "Bob" Edwin Davenport, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in his home. As per Bob's wishes private family inurnment will be in Dunkard Cemetery, Midway. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre is in charge of arrangements.
Robert was born Feb. 14, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Glen and Irma (Fifield) Davenport. He worked for the City of Cedar Rapids for more than 36 years at the Water Pollution Control, retiring in 2000. Bob enjoyed working, collecting, driving classic cars and motorcycles, going to sprint car races, and working on his various rental properties.
Bob is survived by his children, Kristin (Andrew) Blaylock of Cedar Rapids and Angela (Steve) Woodward of Jacksonville, N.C.; three grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan and Hunter; his niece, Jean (Wayne) Hard; and nephews, Glen (Carie) Davenport and James Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Lyle (Wilma) Davenport and an infant brother, ALan Davenport.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com
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