Sammye Edgar Porter

Sammye Edgar Porter, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Sammye was born July 17, 1951 in Jackson, Tennessee. Sammye was a caring father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was born to Elizabeth and Billy Porter on July 17, 1951, in Jackson, Tennessee. He later moved to Jacksonville Beach where he graduated from Fletcher High School. He met the love of his life, Susan, and they were married for 49 years.

Sammye worked for General Electric for nearly 40 years as a generator specialist. During his career, he traveled the world working at various power plants and worked very hard to provide for his family. He retired in 2010, once retired he loved being able to spend time with his two grandchildren. They affectionately called him "Happy" because he always had a smile on his face when he was around them.

Sammye was preceded in death by his grandparents Mura and Samuel Sherrod, Cecil and Lynne Portrer, and parents Billy and Elizabeth Porter. He leaves behind by his loving wife, Susan Porter; his children Shana Porter, Dyan Cardona, and Gary Porter; daughter-in-law, Lisa Porter; son-in-law, Larry Cardona; his grandchildren, Kieran and Jayden Crouch; his sister, Cecelia Moritz; and nephews Zachary and Travis Stratmann.

A visitation for Sammye will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Hardage - Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. A committal service will follow after the funeral service at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenlawnJacksonville.com for the Porter family.