In Memoriam

John T. Davenport, 79, the founder and former owner of Pilgrim Mat Services, Tucker, GA, passed away on Jan. 6. Established in 1968, Pilgrim thrived for 55 years serving Atlanta-area facility services customers. For several years, Pilgrim operated a branch in West Palm Beach, FL, as well. Cintas Corp., Mason, OH, acquired Pilgrim in October 2023. Fred Anderson, who served as VP of operations at Pilgrim, cited Davenport’s “strong entrepreneurial spirit,” adding that, “His work ethic and dedication earned him the respect of colleagues and employees alike.” In an October 2015 article in Textile Services ...