Barry Frank Porter

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I was very fortunate to be a member of the West Covina High Basketball team for the 1968-69 basketball season which was my senior year. Why was I fortunate one may ask? Not only was one of the finest teachers of the fundamentals of the game of basketball, besides being one of the finest high school coaches in the history of high school basketball, he was a great mentor to me & others by teaching us life lessons. May God watch...

Today is November 19, 2022 and I am just learning of Coach Barry Porter's passing. Although over a year has gone by since his passing I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. I was fortunate enough to be coached by Coach Porter in 1965 and 1966. The dignity and kindness he displayed has stayed with me all these years. In his teaching, he would always be considerate of you as a person. I remember once in practice when we were working out a play and I was questioning its merit. His...

Great Coach but a better man. Knew him for the 4 years while at WCHS from 1968 to 1972. I believe he was appointed Athletic Director during that time as well. I used to see him walking out to his car occasionally when he had thrown out his back going to the chiropractor. I knew he was in a lot of pain. I never heard him curse or even raise his voice in the four years I was there. God rest his soul.

Allan Davis Class of ‘72

Dee & family, My wife Barb & I & our family would like to offer our sincere condolences to you & your family regarding the passing of your husband, Coach Barry Porter. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. Coach was my West Covina High basketball coach in 1968-1969. Coach Porter was a great coach & he was also a terrific mentor off the court for many people, especially me. I will always remember Coach for teaching me the game of basketball & how it should be played. He...

Mrs. Porter and Dan, I was truly saddened to hear of Coach Porter's passing and want to convey my sincere condolences to you and your family. As one of many who had the privilege to play basketball under Coach Porter, I have always considered myself fortunate to have had a coach who was concerned about shaping us into not only better players, but also better people. Three special memories I will forever hold on to are: working for him in his carpet cleaning business and learning the "tricks...

Mrs. Porter and family my deepest sympathy is extended to each of you. Coach Porter was an exemplary man. He had so many wonderful qualities. It was always a pleasure to speak with him. He was alway kind and caring. He took the time to listen and offer much needed advice. My prayers are for your family. May you each be able to find comfort in his memories and allow his legacy to be part of who you are. Coach Porter will always live on in the hearts of all he came in contact with.