Wilburn Lee Davenport

Wilburn Lee Davenport, a resident of Wynnewood, OK, was born on June 6, 1931 to Lee Ollie (Dickson) and Wilburn Davenport in Wynnewood, OK. He passed away on November 20, 2014 in Sallisaw, OK at the age of 83. Wilburn grew up and attended school in Wynnewood graduating Wynnewood High School in 1950. His nickname growing up was "Speedy". While in high school he won the state championship in the 100 yard dash in 1949 and was also a member of the 1949 Wynnewood State Championship Football team. After high school Wilburn attended and played football at Oklahoma A&M where he was a defensive back. While in college he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. While in the Army he played football for his Army team at Fort Bliss for 2 years. After his Army and college days Wilburn worked several years for Kerr McGee Refinery in Wynnewood and also for Rural Electric Corporation. He was also one of the original founders of the Wynnewood Round up Club and loved horses and all that went with them. He was considered and expert in racing pedigrees on Thoroughbreds and Quarterhorses. He loved to rodeo and was an accomplished bulldogger. He was recruited by several people to assist them in their rodeo events for his hazing skills. Wilburn loved to spend time talking to people. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren and their accomplishments and activities. Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - Richard Davenport. Survivors include his daughter and son in law - Lee Ann and Steve Musgrove of Wynnewood, OK; son and daughter in law - James Trent and Jo Elaine Davenport of Sallisaw, OK; 2 brothers - Louis and wife Linda Davenport of Oklahoma City, OK; Jerry Davenport of Wynnewood, OK; One sister - Linda McBride and husband Charles of Norman, OK 5 Grandchildren - Jared, Jenna, Jeromy, Jadon, and Jayla; 2 Great Grandchildren - Jordan and Joshua. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, OK officiated by Rev. Jared Musgrove. Visitation will be held on Monday Nov. 24 and Tuesday Nov. 25 from 9 AM to 7 PM both days at DeArman Funeral Home in Wynnewood. Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Wynnewood, OK. Please send online condolences to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Wilburn Lee Davenport

June 6, 1931 - November 20, 2014