Mr. Jack A. Davenport, 70, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 15, 1950 in Wilkes-Barre, PA he was the son of Doris (Harter) Davenport, Petaluma, CA and the late Jack E. Davenport.
Jack was a graduate of Northwest Area High School, Shickshinny, PA with the Class of 1968. He later went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg State College in 1972. Jack also had a Master’s Degree and his Principal Certificate.
He was employed as an elementary school teacher for Northwest Area School District retiring after 30 plus years as an educator.
Jack was a charter member of Bloomsburg Community Orchestra playing with them for 45 years he was also a lifetime and charter member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Bloomsburg State College. He was a lifetime member of Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Company; member of Sons of the American Revolution, Franklin County Cyclists, and Cumberland Valley School of Music Community Band. Jack was also an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ where he served as Deacon and was active in Youth Ministries.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Roxanne (Bull) Davenport, who he married June 16, 2007 in Chambersburg; two sons, Jay Davenport and his wife Tonya of Phoenixville, PA and Kevin Davenport and his wife Samantha of Shickshinny, PA; three step-children, Jennifer Swank of Ronkonkoma, NY, Thomas Dennis, Jr. and his wife Lindsey of Shippensburg, PA and Matthew Dennis and his wife Britlyn of Chambersburg; eleven grandchildren, Brandon, Cole, Drew, Jemma, Kenny, Kayleigh, Elias, Lucas, Everett, Renton and Reid; and a sister, Sharon Sibbett and her husband Richard of Petaluma, CA.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M, Saturday, February, 13, 2021 in St. Johns United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202 with Pastor Caroline Saxton officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Bloomsburg University, Music Studies Scholarships, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or online at www.bloomu.edu.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.