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Notable Births & Deaths for Davenport ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Davenport. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 31.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
  • Mike Cuellar
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 73.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Cuellar<1>
  • Darryl Dawkins
    • Professional basketball. He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
  • Michael 'Mickey' Doolin
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) at the age of 71.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
  • Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
  • Sam Gruneisen
    • Professional football. He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 71.
    • Ocoee is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Gruneisen<1>
  • Billy Hardee
    • Professional football. He was born in Lakeland (FL) on August 12, 1954 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on July 4, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
    • Lakeland is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Billy Hardee<1>
  • Mary Hatcher
  • Ralph George 'Major' Houk
  • Frances Langford
    • Actress. She was born in Lakeland (FL) on April 4, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Jensen Beach (FL) on July 11, 2005 (a Monday) at the age of 92. The body was cremated.
    • Lakeland is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frances Langford<1>
  • Thomas Leach
  • Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett
    • Musician. He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 56.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
  • Teddy Randazzo
    • Musician. He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 68.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
  • Bob Saget
  • Bobby Steel Smith
    • Singer. He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Steel Smith<1>
  • Kaye Stevens
  • James Wren 'Zack' Taylor
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
  • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas
    • Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
    • Musician, actor, composer. He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
  • Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker
    • Professional baseball. He was born in Muscotah (KS) on July 27, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Orlando (FL) on July 27, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker<1>
  • Monte Weaver
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
  • Taft 'Taffy' Wright
    • Born: Taft Shedron Wright
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
    • Orlando is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Davenport.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>

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Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.









 

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