Edward Ware Porter

Edward W. Porter was born May 18, 1925 to Hafford and Zelma Porter. He grew up in Harrah, Oklahoma. Edward married his next door neighbor and best friend, Shirley, in 1947. They enjoyed a happy and successful marriage of 68 years.

Edward served as an Army infantryman in the closing days of World War II. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M in 1948. He worked as a Petroleum engineer for Forest Oil in Odessa.

Edward and Shirley relocated to San Angelo and enjoyed many years of service through their church, First Baptist.

Edward is survived by his wife Shirley; 3 children – Beverly, Steve, and Susan; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2016, at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Memory Lane Cemetery, Harrah, Oklahoma. Family and friends may express condolences and sign the online guest book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.