Brian Wade Davenport
September 14, 1950 ~ June 8, 2022
Brian Davenport, 71, retired Army Colonel, departed from this life peacefully at home on June 8, 2022, from complications related to Advanced Prostate Cancer. This obituary gives testimony to a life well lived. He was a Catholic devoted to his faith in God, his family, and friends.
Brian was born at Ft. Benning, GA, to Robert “Dave” and Mary “Mamie” Davenport. After moving many times as part of a military family, he graduated from Annandale High School (Class of 1968) and the College of William & Mary (Class of 1972).
Brian began his military career in Korea and then met his wife Fran while they were both Lieutenants stationed at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. Together they lived in Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Virginia, and Germany. His 28-year military career as a logistician and acquisition officer included both command and staff positions. After retiring from the Army, he also worked as a Program Manager in government civil service and for defense industry contractors.
Growing up he enjoyed sports including baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, and running, and in retirement became an avid golfer. Brian and Fran enjoyed traveling together and visiting family and friends which always included daily mass at the local Catholic church and a round of golf.
Brian was also actively involved in several ministries at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church to include Usher at 8am Sunday Mass for 20 years, Funeral Minister, Lector at daily mass, facilitator for the Tuesday Bible Study group, a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Men’s Bible Study/fellowship group, and weekly Rosary for Persecuted Christians.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. “Fran” Davenport; his son Robert Davenport, daughter-in-law Carla, and grandchildren Mark & Amy of Richmond, Virginia; his son Fr. Thomas (Michael) Davenport, O.P. a Catholic priest and Dominican friar; older brothers, David (Patricia) Davenport, and Kevin (Dudley) Davenport; and many nieces and nephews around the country.
The family will receive friends at the Sacred Heart Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Brian will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined.
Brian favorite scripture passage and motto was “You have been told what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
Memorial Contributions may be made in Brian's name to
Dominican Friars Foundation, 141 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065 https://dominicanfriars.org/donate/
Answer Cancer Foundation (AnCan) - video support chat group for cancer patients https://ancan.org/donate/
Some (So Others Might Eat), 71 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001 https://dominicanfriars.org/donate/
Central Mission Union, 65 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, OLGC, 8601 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
**See below for direct links to all of these Charities**
Brian was born at Ft. Benning, GA, to Robert “Dave” and Mary “Mamie” Davenport. After moving many times as part of a military family, he graduated from Annandale High School (Class of 1968) and the College of William & Mary (Class of 1972).
Brian began his military career in Korea and then met his wife Fran while they were both Lieutenants stationed at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. Together they lived in Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Virginia, and Germany. His 28-year military career as a logistician and acquisition officer included both command and staff positions. After retiring from the Army, he also worked as a Program Manager in government civil service and for defense industry contractors.
Growing up he enjoyed sports including baseball, football, wrestling, lacrosse, and running, and in retirement became an avid golfer. Brian and Fran enjoyed traveling together and visiting family and friends which always included daily mass at the local Catholic church and a round of golf.
Brian was also actively involved in several ministries at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church to include Usher at 8am Sunday Mass for 20 years, Funeral Minister, Lector at daily mass, facilitator for the Tuesday Bible Study group, a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Men’s Bible Study/fellowship group, and weekly Rosary for Persecuted Christians.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. “Fran” Davenport; his son Robert Davenport, daughter-in-law Carla, and grandchildren Mark & Amy of Richmond, Virginia; his son Fr. Thomas (Michael) Davenport, O.P. a Catholic priest and Dominican friar; older brothers, David (Patricia) Davenport, and Kevin (Dudley) Davenport; and many nieces and nephews around the country.
The family will receive friends at the Sacred Heart Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Brian will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined.
Brian favorite scripture passage and motto was “You have been told what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
Memorial Contributions may be made in Brian's name to
Dominican Friars Foundation, 141 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065 https://dominicanfriars.org/donate/
Answer Cancer Foundation (AnCan) - video support chat group for cancer patients https://ancan.org/donate/
Some (So Others Might Eat), 71 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001 https://dominicanfriars.org/donate/
Central Mission Union, 65 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, OLGC, 8601 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
**See below for direct links to all of these Charities**
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The Owners and Staff at the Money and King Funeral Home, wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call us anytime as we are always available to you. Bob Gallagher Funeral Director
To Fran and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. As a 47-year resident of Shouse Village and a member of OLGC, I appreciate Brian’s contributions to our neighborhood and church. His goodness has not gone unnoticed, and his example will encourage others to service. Chris Betsold
Dear Fran and Family, My heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful husband and loving father and grandfather. You are in my prayers. Kitty deChiara
Hey Brian, I’ll always remember your engaging smile and how easy it is to talk with you having such a calm, pleasant, and soft manner. The Bible courses I took with you and Jan leading them at OLGC were always so educational and fun. You are a man of conviction and love. I will continue to hold you in my prayers. May you rest in peace Brian. May our dear Lord hold the Davenport family in the palm of His hands. May the Holy Spirit give you the strength and courage to continue to shed a light to us all. Blessings, Ruth Munk (OLGC)
Brian and I met in grade school or middle school. Not sure. We were both Army brats and were used to moving place to place. Not only did we have our Army experiences, but we were both devout Catholics. I was blessed to have the opportunity to sit with Brian and his wife at our 40th reunion . God bless both of them. What a beautiful couple!! Prayers for the family!!! Hope Heaven Hatch
Shared many adventures during our time at Annandale. I remember Brian as a kind and always gracious gentleman. We survived many a weekend night at the Town Tavern and round trips between DC and Annandale. While saddened at his passing I sit her with a smile remembering our time together as young men. Rest In Peace my friend.
Fran, I’m so very sorry to learn of Brian’s passing. To me, the two of you always represented the face of Christ to others, gentle, loving, kind and compassionate. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers. Blessings and peace! Marge Van Lierde
Brian and I go back to middle school. He was an Army brat and so was I. He was such a kind human being. He seemed shy in high school, but I think he was far and above all the high school “stuff.” He had already made up his mind of his career path. Thank God for his incredible faith. He certainly is enjoying the fruit of his efforts now. God bless you Brian. We will meet again!!
Brian was a good husband, a good father, a good friend, and a good Army officer. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
As a daily communicant at OLGC, I was always impressed to see Brian frequently lead the congregation in prayer — as was it to see Fran do so also. We will all miss Brian, but are comforted by knowing that he is eternally happy with the Trinity. May Fran also be comforted by this knowledge and may Brian enjoy forever the peace which he so richly deserves. Regards, John Brandt
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