In loving memory of

David C. Davenport
January 28, 1952 - April 17, 2019

MADISON- David Curtis Davenport, one of Madison's most talented bassists, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare at the age of 67. He was born to Mary Young on January 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.

David was an accomplished Madison Musician for more than 5 decades, playing with many musicians and bands in the Madison area. He worked at UW-Madison DoIT for more than 20 years. He attended Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, Madison Central H.S. and graduated from Madison West H.S in 1970. He was a UW-Madison graduate.

David marched with the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corp. beginning with the Jr. Scouts and aged out of the Sr. Scouts. He received an Unsung Hero Award from the Rotary Club in 1970 for helping to calm racial tension in the schools.

David was loved by many, was a mentor, and will be greatly missed.

Survivors included his daughter, Syreeta Davenport; lifelong partner, Susan Pollow; brother, Ollie Lamount Matthews (Cindy); sisters, Marlieta (David) Matthews Beckman and Robin Matthews (Dan); sister-in-laws, Shirley (Dan) Smith, Wanda (Randy) Knipfer, Barb (John) Carter; nephews, Cameron, Tony, Todd, Anthony, Brian and Jeffrey; nieces, Danielle, Shelly, Amy, Missy, and Jodi ; many great nieces and nephews; cousins; and many dear friends and musicians in our community. David is preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. Matthews (nee: Young); brother, Edward "Buster" Matthews; father & mother in-law, Arnold & Waunetta Pollow.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd, Madison. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. before the service. Guests are invited to a celebration of life following the burial at The Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Ave., Madison.


Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Rd, Madison
608-238-3434

Tributes

Alphonso Elvord wrote on Apr 28, 2019:

"MYNWA (brother) . . . Ricky Elvord"

GINGER ZIMMERMAN wrote on Apr 25, 2019:

"I am so sorry for your loss Sue. prayers to entire family."

Virginia Rose wrote on Apr 23, 2019:

"David, we never got around to that guitar lesson that you wanted to expand your horizons. I will dedicate a song to you when I perform this Saturday night."

Robert Hansbro wrote on Apr 23, 2019:

"Dave, my man! I always referred to you as the baddest bass player in the ......... Any and everybody who know music and you can fill in the rest!! Saddened that our next performance together will have to wait a minute. Just keep your fingers nimble.... Peace, my brother!!!!!"

Eileen wrote on Apr 21, 2019:

"There are no words that can express how deep our friendship was. David D, your memories will be with me forever. "

Paul Fotes wrote on Apr 20, 2019:

"David ,you where one of most kind people I have ever known. I am so happy to have met you, marched with you and called you my friend. Never will I forget you . Rip my friend !"

Brian Gandt wrote on Apr 19, 2019:

"RIP David, you made many happy through your music."