On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Jerry Lee Porter passed away peacefully surrounded by family members at the age of 85. Jerry was born on September 4, 1938 in Huntington, W.V.
He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant and was a Vietnam Veteran. Jerry retired from the military in 1978 after serving his country for 21 years. He then worked at IMC Phosphate Mines and at James A Haley.
Jerry enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, spending time with his family and taking train trips to Colonial Williamsburg with his loving wife, Linda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Geraldine Porter; sisters, Betty Smith, Judy Wells and Jo Ann Hinerman. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda; their son, Ed (wife, Beth); daughter, Karen (husband, Pat); grandchildren Robert (wife, Stephanie) and Kaylee (husband, Thean); great-grandchildren; Eoin, Landenn, Austin, Finnegan, Taluah and Talon; plus lots of nieces and nephew's.
A visitation for Jerry will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon, Florida. A graveside service will occur 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon, Florida.
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