Obituary for John Allen "Topper" Davenport
John Allen Davenport (Topper) went home to be with the lord on 1-25-2024.
Topper was born in Luling, Texas on November 5, 1946 to John and Jean Davenport. He is survived by his children Amy Amsden and Jess Davenport, his 8 grandchildren and his loving companion of 20 years Jena Myska. He was preceded in death by his parents John Davenport and Jean Davenport.
He attended Luling High School where he excelled in track and graduated in May 1965. He then attended Texas A&I Kingsville on a track scholarship and broke the Lone Star Conference record in the 440-yard hurdles in 1969 with a time of 53.7. He helped the team win the Lone Star Conference Championship and was invited to the Javelina Hall of Fame. He went on to graduate with a Finance degree and then joined the Texas National Guard as a First Lieutenant. He started his career at Baroid Drilling Fluids in 1971 and then worked as an oil and gas commercial loan officer with Victoria Bank and Trust. In 1981 Topper and his family moved to Hallettsville where he became a partner at Goetz Services. He then went on to start Profield Services in 2001. He worked hard to build Profield and was proud of the company and loyal employees that helped make it the successful business it is today.
He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was the life of the party. He had a laugh recognizable by all who knew him. He especially loved seeing his friends at the Houston Rodeo. He was an animal lover and was rarely seen without his dogs. He also loved horses and enjoyed working on his cattle ranch in Luling. He loved sports and especially loved the Houston Astros. He also enjoyed watching his grandkid’s sporting events and giving them coaching advice. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers are Perry Haynes, Charlie Haynes, Kevin Zappe, Brian Smith, Brian Henneke, Seth Dylla, & Royce Sheek. Honorary Pallbearers are Slate Dylla, Seth Dylla, Jake Davenport, John Davenport, Jax Dylla, Mack Dylla, & all of the workers of Pro Field Services.
Services will be held Tuesday January 30th at 11:00am at McNeil Baptist Church in Luling, Texas. Burial will be at the McNeil Cemetery and lunch will be at the McNeil Baptist Church.
Topper was born in Luling, Texas on November 5, 1946 to John and Jean Davenport. He is survived by his children Amy Amsden and Jess Davenport, his 8 grandchildren and his loving companion of 20 years Jena Myska. He was preceded in death by his parents John Davenport and Jean Davenport.
He attended Luling High School where he excelled in track and graduated in May 1965. He then attended Texas A&I Kingsville on a track scholarship and broke the Lone Star Conference record in the 440-yard hurdles in 1969 with a time of 53.7. He helped the team win the Lone Star Conference Championship and was invited to the Javelina Hall of Fame. He went on to graduate with a Finance degree and then joined the Texas National Guard as a First Lieutenant. He started his career at Baroid Drilling Fluids in 1971 and then worked as an oil and gas commercial loan officer with Victoria Bank and Trust. In 1981 Topper and his family moved to Hallettsville where he became a partner at Goetz Services. He then went on to start Profield Services in 2001. He worked hard to build Profield and was proud of the company and loyal employees that helped make it the successful business it is today.
He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was the life of the party. He had a laugh recognizable by all who knew him. He especially loved seeing his friends at the Houston Rodeo. He was an animal lover and was rarely seen without his dogs. He also loved horses and enjoyed working on his cattle ranch in Luling. He loved sports and especially loved the Houston Astros. He also enjoyed watching his grandkid’s sporting events and giving them coaching advice. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Pallbearers are Perry Haynes, Charlie Haynes, Kevin Zappe, Brian Smith, Brian Henneke, Seth Dylla, & Royce Sheek. Honorary Pallbearers are Slate Dylla, Seth Dylla, Jake Davenport, John Davenport, Jax Dylla, Mack Dylla, & all of the workers of Pro Field Services.
Services will be held Tuesday January 30th at 11:00am at McNeil Baptist Church in Luling, Texas. Burial will be at the McNeil Cemetery and lunch will be at the McNeil Baptist Church.