TicketsCINCINNATI – Darren Davenport, the father of University of Cincinnati guard Jeremiah Davenport, passed away tragically on April 5, 2021 at the age of 55.
A longtime fixture in the local basketball community, Darren Davenport played at Mount Healthy HS, Alcorn State and Northern Kentucky in the 1980s. He also went on to coach and officiate games in the area for several years.
Davenport and his wife Sheila have five children, daughters Naomi and Deborah along with sons Michael, Joshua and Jeremiah.
Jeremiah, one of four siblings who have played Division I basketball, just completed his sophomore season with the Bearcats. The Cincinnati, Ohio native averaged 11.7 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game, quickly becoming a fan favorite thanks to his high-energy approach to the game.
The department shared a statement last week: "We are sending all our love and support to Jeremiah and his family as they deal with this tragic loss. We will do everything we can to support them during this difficult time."
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The family will play host to a celebration of life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. ET inside the third-floor north club lounge of Nippert Stadium's West Pavilion. Parking will be available in CCM Garage (270 CCM Boulevard) and guests should enter via the south or bridge elevator lobby and take the elevators to level 3. Masks must be always worn while on the University of Cincinnati campus.
HOW TO HELP THE DAVENPORT FAMILY
The Department of Athletics has set up a gofundme page to assist the Davenport Family with all funeral-related expenses. After those expenses have been paid, the remaining funds will be donated to a charity of the Davenport Family's choice.
Fans can donate now online.
Darren Davenport's family will be receiving visitors on April 13, 2021 from 9 to 11 a.m. ET at Southern Baptist Church (3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229). Please note face masks and social distancing are mandatory.
A funeral service will take place starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, also at Southern Baptist Church. A live stream will be available online.
Davenport will be interred at Walnut Hills Cemetery.
A longtime fixture in the local basketball community, Darren Davenport played at Mount Healthy HS, Alcorn State and Northern Kentucky in the 1980s. He also went on to coach and officiate games in the area for several years.
Davenport and his wife Sheila have five children, daughters Naomi and Deborah along with sons Michael, Joshua and Jeremiah.
Jeremiah, one of four siblings who have played Division I basketball, just completed his sophomore season with the Bearcats. The Cincinnati, Ohio native averaged 11.7 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game, quickly becoming a fan favorite thanks to his high-energy approach to the game.
The department shared a statement last week: "We are sending all our love and support to Jeremiah and his family as they deal with this tragic loss. We will do everything we can to support them during this difficult time."
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The family will play host to a celebration of life on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. ET inside the third-floor north club lounge of Nippert Stadium's West Pavilion. Parking will be available in CCM Garage (270 CCM Boulevard) and guests should enter via the south or bridge elevator lobby and take the elevators to level 3. Masks must be always worn while on the University of Cincinnati campus.
HOW TO HELP THE DAVENPORT FAMILY
The Department of Athletics has set up a gofundme page to assist the Davenport Family with all funeral-related expenses. After those expenses have been paid, the remaining funds will be donated to a charity of the Davenport Family's choice.
Fans can donate now online.
Darren Davenport's family will be receiving visitors on April 13, 2021 from 9 to 11 a.m. ET at Southern Baptist Church (3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229). Please note face masks and social distancing are mandatory.
A funeral service will take place starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, also at Southern Baptist Church. A live stream will be available online.
Davenport will be interred at Walnut Hills Cemetery.