Nicholas Springs Davenport, IV, passed away at his home, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28th, 2025.

“Big Nick” as he was affectionately known by many of his friends and family was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on February 15th, 1952. He and his family moved to East Tennessee in his childhood years bringing with him a love of Alabama football to the Volunteer State which made him all the more unique.

His father, Nicholas S. Davenport, III, a Major in the United States Army during WWII, and mother, Ida Maye Harrison, preceded him in death as well as his younger brother, James Howard Davenport (“Jim”), and sister, Ann Davenport.

He is survived by Acoya Davenport (Wife of 50 years), Nicholas S. Davenport, V (Son), and wife, Bethany Aden (daughter-in-law); their two chil

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