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Noah Porter Obituary



Noah W. Porter Jr., 67, of West Virginia, formerly of New Windsor, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at home, after an extended illness.

Born Oct. 4, 1945, he was the son of the late Noah Porter Sr. and Mabel Porter. He was the husband of Dora Jean Porter.

He was a builder in Maryland for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and riding his ATV through the mountains of West Virginia.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons Jeffrey Porter and wife Darlene, and R. Lee Porter and wife Tammy; daughters Debra Merrymen and husband Bill, Lori Devage, and Barbara Grimes; sisters-in-law, the Rev. Barbara Matthai and Tina Conrad; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Larry K. Porter.

Funeral services will be private.

Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Carroll County Times on Dec. 22, 2012.

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nancy atwell

December 30, 2012

god bless you all, amen

December 29, 2012

love ya.

Heather Porter

December 24, 2012

We miss you greatly Grandad. So glad you got to see those great grandbabies before you left us. You always made me feel like I was apart of your family forever & you were a very strong and caring man. We love you bunches! R.I.P.

Dad back in Jan....

Tammy Porter

December 24, 2012

This is not really a msg to the family. I just want to say Dad was one of the most wonderful men I know. He was so kind , caring and considerate. Lee and I will miss him greatly. It was a long journey in his illness and he suffered so .... I grieve the loss of him, but am thankful he is not suffering anymore he is now at peace in that beautiful place.

nancy atwell

December 23, 2012

sending my prayers to family. love you jeanie.

Anne Carr

December 22, 2012

Jeannie call me 410-346-7315

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