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Wayne Porter Obituary
Beloved brother, uncle and friend has gone to be with his parents, Wayne A. "Wayno" Porter, 59, of Manistee, Michigan, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1960, in Manistee, Michigan, son of the late William and Ruth (Showalter) Porter. He was a graduate of Manistee High School class of 1978. Wayne was employed as a carpenter with Tridon Construction Company in Muskegon a commercial building company. After his mother's death, Wayne stayed with and took care of his dad. He enjoyed his hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends. His friends knew him as a "jack of all trades".
Wayne is survived by his sister, Debra Porter and her fiancé Mark Collins, of Scottville, Michigan; a nephew, Kegan Jolly, of Scottville, Michigan. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Diane; and an infant brother, Gene Porter.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 4, 2019, at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend John Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning one hour prior to the celebration of his life. Graveside services will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Onekama Village Cemetery in Onekama.
Thank you to family and friends for their dedication and support, of Wayne's recent challenges that he faced.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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LeeAnn Niemiec
May 10, 2019
Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Your brother was truly a great guy. He always was such a caring person, and I never heard him speak an unkind word about anyone. He's now hanging out with my cousin Danny Joe, and they are probably reminiscing about growing up on Hill Road/Polen Road.
My heart breaks for your loss.
LeeAnn
Thomas
April 28, 2019
Rest in peace,cousin
Tom & Angie Petersen
April 18, 2019
We are sorry for your loss.
April 17, 2019
Richard and Jeanne Showalter
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