David Franklin Porter

David was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Louie Abney and Bernice Durham Porter. He was formerly employed with GE in Greenville and along with his son Jimmy, owned and operated several tire stores in Greenville. Later David was employed with Carolina Tire and Roots Tire and Auto Service in Easley. He was a member of Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty.

Survivors include his wife, Eugenia of the home, his daughter-in-law Anita Pinkston (Robert) of Pickens, son-in-law Steve Crisp of Liberty, a brother Benny Porter (Jean) of Huntersville, NC and his sister Linda Masters of Pickens. Also surviving are grandchildren Tara McGowan (Daniel) of Seneca, Kelly Porter of Pickens, David Harris (Tiffany) of Liberty and Reeci Bryant (Josh) of Pickens. Great grandchildren include Amanda Whitehead, Bailey Whitehead, Connor Porter and Asher James Bryant.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his three children, Susan Porter Pierce and her husband Mike, Kerri Porter Crisp, and James D. “Jimmy” Porter, and also by a brother Allen Porter.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday April 2, 2024 in the mausoleum chapel at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens with The Reverend Zachary Golden officiating and a Eulogy by his granddaughter Tara McGowan. The family will receive friends at 10:30 AM prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Pickens County Meals on Wheels, 349 Edgemont Avenue, Liberty, SC 29657 or to The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Interim Health/Hospice especially Savannah, Jill, Julliet, Zephora, Marissa, Johni, Sherry, Allison, Amanda, Camilla, Celinda, Erica, DJ, Amara, Wendy, and Audrey for the care they provided during Dave’s last days. Also, to the medical supply company personnel that went beyond to get us the necessary equipment needed ASAP including Clyde, David, and Jordan. The kindness, love, and prayers from this group was exceptional and beyond our expectations!

The family is at the home.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.