Porter, age 92, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at The Alive Hospice Residence in Murfreesboro, TN. He was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, retired from Murray Ohio, a member of the Lawrence County Classics Car Club, and Salem Church of Christ. Mr. Porter served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Grace Putnam Porter; and his wife, Evonna Brown Porter.
He is survived by three sons, Tim Porter of Lawrenceburg, TN, Steve Porter (Carleen) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Gary Porter (Pam) of Murfreesboro, TN; four grandchildren, Kari Brooks (Eric) and Cameron Porter (Stacey), both of Murfreesboro, TN, Wesley Porter (Carly) of Austin, TX, and Natalie Porter of Nashville, TN; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Delton Porter (Martha) of Portland, TN, Dwight Porter (Nelda) of Goodlettsville, TN, and Preston Porter (Ann) of Lexington, AL; one sister, Myra Barnett (Charles) of Huntsville, AL; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A private funeral service will be conducted at a later date with interment to follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to The Alive Hospice Residence in Murfreesboro, TN.
