William Ray Davenport, age 75, of Millersburg, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 following a period of declining health.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 30th at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, Ohio with Pastor Dale Duncan officiating. Burial will take place in Killbuck Cemetery, Killbuck, Ohio. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. On-line condolences can be made by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Holmes County Goat Committee c/o Ray Davenport, P.O. Box 199, Killbuck, Ohio 44637.

William was born January 17, 1950 in Millersburg, Ohio and was the son of Delbert and Edna (DeWitt) Davenport. On June 16, 1979 he married Sue Brumme and she preceded him in death on April 21, 2008.

William was a graduate of West Holmes High School and furthered his education in college. He worked many years for the Farm Service Agency in Millersburg.

William was treasurer for many organizations, most recently being Northeast Ohio Dairy Goat Association and the Holmes County Genealogy Society and was still active with the Holmes County Goat Committee. He enjoyed traveling, cruising and camping and he loved his two dogs, Bobo and Duke.

He is survived by two sons: Ray Davenport of Killbuck and Rob Brumme of Millersburg; former daughter-in-law, Jenny Strait; six grandchildren: Ryan Eyster, Levi Kinstle, Lexi (Jeremiah) Klepatzki, Jenna Brumme, Vince Strait and Cheyenne Strait.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue; and brother, John "Tom" Davenport.