Marvin Dewitt

Davenport

Marvin Dewitt Davenport, age 75 of Burkburnett, passed away June 25th, 2023, surrounded by his family and his dearest friends.  He was born and raised in Memphis, TN.  Marvin joined the Army right out of high school and proudly served his country in Vietnam.  After leaving the service, worked construction and eventually became a carpenter.  Marvin moved to Texas and married the love of his life, Tonya. He retired from the City of Wichita Parks Dept

Next to the love for his family, Marvin loved to fish. He also never met a stranger.

Marvin was preceded in death by both parents, Marvin and Evelyn Davenport, his brothers, Jimmy, Tommy, and Michael Davenport.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 yrs, Tonya as well his son Michael Gideon of Burkburnett, TX, Michael's children, Seth, Zaden, and Sadie. His daughter, Patricia Davenport-Higginbotham, her children, Courtny Cobb and Dylan Price, all of Portland, OR,  and numerous great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Marvin will be placed at Ft. Sill National Cemetery, in Elgin, OK  with the memorial date to be set at a later time.