Lawrence L. Davenport

LAWRENCE L. “LARRY” DAVENPORT

Lawrence L. “Larry” Davenport, 81, Mexico, MO passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born October 27, 1944, in Mexico, MO the son of the late Clarence "Hadley" and Rosalie (Beasley) Davenport. On April 27, 1995, he was united in marriage to Wanda Sue Myers Davenport.

In addition to his wife Wanda of 31 years, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three children Jeff Davenport and his wife Tracy of Mineola, MO, Lori Wyble and her husband Tom of Columbia, MO and Meghan Kunzler and significant other Kenny Cline of St. Joseph, MO; his step son Eric Myers of Columbia, MO; five grandchildren Josh Davenport, Madison Davenport, Tori Wyble, Hannah Parker and Haylee Kunzler; six great grandchildren; two brother and sisters-in-law Lester Myers and his wife Doris of Centralia, MO and Jack Myers and his wife Carol of Centralia, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, two brothers Richard Davenport and Fred Davenport; his sister Lois Polacek; his sister-in-law Charlene Davenport and his grandson Jacob Davenport preceded him in death.

Larry first worked as a Draftsman for A.B. Chance Co in Centralia, MO, later for A.P. Green in Mexico, MO and was employed by Richardson & Bass Asphalt. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, garden tractor pulling and spending time with all of his grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net