Samuel Joseph “Joe” Porter, 74, of Russellville, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Visitation will be Friday, April 17, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Russellville First Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the church with Toby Chastain officiating. A private interment will be in Franklin Memory Gardens, Russellville.
Joe was a member of Russellville First Methodist Church. He served as director of the Chamber of Commerce and was a member of Kiwanis, the Masons, and the Shriners. Joe worked as an insurance agent with Liberty National and Alfa Insurance Companies. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bryce and Exie Lee Morrow Porter; and parents-in-law, Jack and Dot Atkins.
Joe is survived by his wife, Carolyn Atkins Porter; children, Joseph Daniel Grant Porter and Mary Anna Carol Porter; brother-in-law, Grant Atkins; sister-in-law, Beverly Atkins; nephews, John Atkins (Leeann) and David Atkins (Caroline); great-niece, Stella Atkins; and great-nephews, Kaden Atkins and Samson Atkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Russellville First Methodist Church.
