Billy Frank Davenport, born November 3, 1934, passed away peacefully at his home on April 5th, 2026, following a brief illness.

Billy was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years and the mother of his children, Mary Jane Lyles Davenport, as well as his beloved wife and companion, Frances Wall Davenport.

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela D. Queen; his son, Benny Frank Davenport and his wife, Cindy; and his daughter, Elisha Staudinger and her husband, George. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kevin and Tatjiana Crawford, Jeffery and Ashley Crawford, Meghan and Destin Meeks, Molly Elizabeth Staudinger, and Alexander C. Queen, along with seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Ellaville City Cemetery in Ellaville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Columbus Hospice at https://www.columbushospice.com/donate