Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
Henry Thomas Davenport aka Butch Davenport
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Henry Thomas Davenport, aged 86 years, a retired Police Officer. He died on Thursday 14 January 2021 after a short illness, (not Covid related) Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
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Butch joined the City Police in 1954 and served on Northern Division. He later transferred to the Firearms Training Department from where he retired in 1984. His collar number was 704
Once details of thye Funeral are known they will be posted here
NottsNarpo 
Can’t remember a day I didn’t enjoy working with Butch. Great guy and Gent . So respected by everyone . Truly a sad sad day . RIP Buddy.
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One of life’s true gentlemen, RIP Butch
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Fond memories of a brilliant policeman who looked after me as a young newly promoted sergeant at Hyson Green. A true gentleman and i never forgot his kindness. R.I.P Butch you will always be in my thoughts.
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No words can Express my Sorrow at the passing of the most Incedible Man l have met and had the Honour to call Friend. He touched my Life at 16 years of age and guided me as a Cadet, Police Officer and eventually Armed Responce Officer
Goodnight my dearest Friend. We all lose a Great Colleague and Friend
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What a lovely man often used to see him Tesco and had a long chat and he really appreciated me as a civvies chatted about the old times and his lovely wife behind the bar at Epperstone manor. Rip Butch.
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On Northern Division at same time as Butch and although not same areas as he did, we crossed paths. Always greeted you with a smile plus friendly greeting. RIP Butch
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Never worked with ‘Butch’ but did have the pleasure of meeting him at various times in ‘The Job’. He was a gentleman and extremely knowledgeable in his specialty. His overall manner belied his nickname. R.I.P. ‘Butch’.
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Butch
Sad loss of a great man, friend and former close colleague. I am so grateful to have known him and will treasure his memory fondly. Sincere condolences to Ann, Yvonne, Jane and families.
RIP Mate
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Gordon Myall
Great person to have worked with at Hyson Green. Always there to help when the *wheel fell off* or the the *trigger* kept jamming. RIP Butch.
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I remember Butch when I was firearms training with Nottm Traffic. Absolutely a lovely man who always had colleagues at heart but could always make you laugh. Remember when I had a difficult arrest. Didn’t realise I was outside his house. He was retired but came straight to my assistance. Couldn’t have wished for a better backup. A big loss to the Police family.RIP Butch
Paul Martin (DB)
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I did not Know Butch to well. But he was a fine officer and a credit to the Nottinghamshire Police.Rest in Peace Butch and my sincere condolences to your family.
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Never did get that bucket of pink snow Uncle Butch!!!! Always remembered… thoughts with Our Yvonne.. Our Jane and Auntie Anne… much love always x
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Taught me to shoot straight Excellent firearms teacher and a true gentleman. R I P big man.
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A fine outstanding man.
It was always a joy to be under his instruction on Firearms Training Days.
I treasure my memories of working with ‘Butch’
RiP big man.
Condolences to his family.
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I never worked with Butch but we were good friends. We used to shoot together in the gasworks range in the late 50s / early 60s. A man with a great sense of humour. A nicer guy you could not wish to meet. Rest in peace Butch. My sincere condolences to his family.
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So sorry to hear this sad news.
So many laughs with Butch and Mel at Eppo range and RAF Newton where he would jump out of some dark cubby hole shooting blanks and frighten the living daylights out of us.
Sympathies to the family.
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Sad day!
Another great ex-city man gone to his beat in the sky.He shewed me around on my first day on the job 60 years ago in December 1960.Nights on 1 Area Hyson Green.
Will be missed .Love to all his family.
Biscuit
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Sad day
Another great city man gone to his beat in the sky.
60 years ago Butch shewed be around on my first day on the job.Nights on 1 Area at Hyson Green.
Loved him to bits.
Regards to asll his family
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What sad news, Butch was one of life true Gentleman.
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Sad news indeed.
The loss of a fine retired Northern Division City Police Officer. Butch had strength of character coupled with total reliability, each of these characteristics tempered with a good sense of humour. He was a great example to all young officers, as I was in the sixties. He maintained these qualities throughout his entire service.
Thank you Butch.
My sincere condolences to your family.
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Farewell Butch, you were always the best of us.From your ‘copper plate’ writing to your ‘touch typing’ – you were as big as John Wayne and we all tried to be like you but failed.
The term First Class P.C. usually denotes a gaffers man but Butch was honest and true.
A great loss.
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Met Butch in 1958 his collar number then was 104 First week of nights he entertained me with the hot spots of Hyson Green And Carrington with a grandstand finish with a trip to the coal face at Radford pit ,push bikes left near the lamp cabin. what would they say today about that ? Lovely man and a pleasure to know. In recent times put the world to right many times in Morrisons at Bulwell. RIP Butch. Mick Soult aka Pc 442
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c C heers Mate somany memories both on and off the job many of which can’t be mentioned! Great holidays together in Teneriffe Lanzarote Cyprus Madeira and Florida birthdays Chriiistmasses and Police reunions. Not tomany people know of the incident with the laughing bag perhaps just as well. We will miss you Butch.RIP Mate.Keith andMargaret Bosworth
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No matter what,Butch was always the same. A lovely man, excellent police officer and such good company .My condolences.R.I.P.
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Butch, one of the jobs legends. A true gentleman and a massive loss to the Police Family. RIP Butch, my condolences to the family.
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Sad, sad news. Butch and Mel taught me to shoot and actively encouraged me to become an Instructor. Both legends in their own right but it was Butch who truly inspired me. Always smiling and ready to support you. So many memories of this great man. God bless you Butch. RIP
Condolences to Ann and the family.
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A very helpful colleague who could always be relied upon.
I send my condolences to the family.
Michael Farrell
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My first day of duty was 12th December, 1959, at Hyson Green to be shown 1 area (Radford) by Butch. For me, he epitomised everything that a policeman should look like. Always smart, that early experience stood me in good stead throughout my service. A lovely man.
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A true gentleman, a first class firearms instruc or, and a a rock solid polioce officer. RIP Butch
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Sincere condolences to Ann and family on the sad loss of Hutch from Frank and Margaret Wheddon.
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Knew Butch in my childhood as he worked with my Dad on Northern Division (Ex Pc 440 Bill Murrin) as he used to visit the family address , he also lived on Hucknall Road as we did.
Very sad news, he was a lovely man.
Condolences to Ann and family, R.I.P.
Jackie Guise and family (Nee Murrin).
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So sorry to hear the sad news of butch passing, as others have said he was a true gentleman. I knew him from my time as an AFO and then an instructor and in all the times we spent together I can only recall a calm and quiet gentleman who always tried to help others, a truly old time police officer, RIP.
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Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Butch. A lovely man. Our thoughts are with Ann and the family at this sad time.Frank and Margaret Wheddon.
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I never worked with Butch but met him on firearms and refresher courses. He was a brilliant instructor, had an easy way of getting things sorted. A really nice chap who made you feel at ease and was a friend in an instant. Rest in peace Butch.
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Mick Oldham
What a great man. Great memories of when I first met you and worked with you at the
New Hucknall police station on Watnall Road onamalgamation in 1968. We had some laughs working the switchboard, feeding and conveying prisoners to the Shire Hall and Guildhall courts in that huge Bedford van, and also keeping the coke boiler running to heat the place. Happy times.
RIP Butch
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It was a privilege to work alongside Butch at the Force training School. His contribution to
Firearms Training development and operational strategy was highly valued. His calmness
and sense of humour defused many stressful situations but I remember him most for being a thoroughly nice bloke
My condolences to his all his family.
David Twaite.
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Worked in the ‘next office’ to Butch in Epperstone. As has already been said ‘a calm and quiet’ man but always friendly and consistent in his attitude. Good bloke. Sad loss.
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Thank you all for your kind words of condolence. It is very much appreciated to hear all your wonderful thoughts and memories of Butch.
The funeral will be on February 3rd at 2.45pm at Bramcote Crematorium. Due to Covid restrictions, we are only able to have immediate family at the service but we will share a link at a later date so you are able to watch the funeral virtually.
Lots of Love From Ann & Family xx
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If anybody wishes to watch Butch’s funeral the link is: http://www.wesleymedia.co.uk
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Love Ann xx
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Could you remind me of time and date please.
Phil x
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The funeral is on February 3rd at 2.45pm.
The link is for the live video is: http://www.wesleymedia.co.uk
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Love Ann xx
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Hello Ann
No one influenced my Life more than Butch. He watched over me with such Loving Care. Could l have copy of Service please
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