Johnny Lee Davenport: July 24, 1950 – February 2, 2020

Johnny Lee Davenport passed away on February 2, 2020, from complications caused by Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. We sorely miss him.

MEMORIALS (information developing)

AURORA, IL: Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Progressive Baptist Church, 275 Barnes Rd., Aurora, IL 60506. Memorial Service 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Fellowship and Family Hour 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

CHICAGO, IL: Monday, March 2, 2020, at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. Memorial Celebration 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

BOSTON, MA: Sunday, May 10, 2020. New Rep Theater, Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. After the the 2 p.m. matinee of August Wilson’s Fences, which was to be Johnny’s last show.

Due to social distancing protocols to prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, the May 10 memorial at the New Rep has been cancelled and will be moved to a later date when it is safe to gather in public.

 

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