Dallas, Texas
1931 - 2009
Billy Porter, age 78, a resident of Dallas, Texas since 1972, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his home.
Born June 29, 1931 in Bridgeport, Texas, he is the son of L. M. Porter and Anna Walker Porter. He married Joyce Dunn on October 12, 1957 in Clarendon, Texas. They moved to Dallas in 1972. Employed by Highland Park Independent School District for many years, he also worked at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in maintenance for over 15 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the former Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers, survivors include his wife, Joyce of Dallas; son, Mike Porter of Flower Mound; daughters, Michele and husband Larry Tweddle of Red Oak and Melissa and husband Joseph Leavitt of Carrollton; a brother, Grady Porter of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Chris Barnes, Meagan Kemp, Casey Leavitt, Michael Porter, Chris Loncaric, Alex Leavitt and Sarah Tweddle; and three great grandchildren Lennon Barnes, Brandon Loncaric and Roman Kemp.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Perry Cemetery in Carrollton, Texas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Dear Joyce and family, Your cousins in the panhandle are thinking of you today...Hoping and praying that you will find peace and comfort from each other and your friends.Wish we could have made it down there to be with you. Love, Irene, Shirley and families,
July 24, 2009 | Clarendon, TX
Dear Joyce and Family,
It is with great sadness that we extend our deepest felt sympathies. May it bring comfort to all of you in the knowledge that Billy was such a kind person.
Gary, Hope & Christopher Wrench
Hope Wrench
July 23, 2009 | Carrollton, TX
Joyce,
While I did not know Billy in person, I know that he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather - who loved his family deeply and was much loved in return. No one could ask for a better legacy.
Terry Humphrey
July 23, 2009 | Carrollton, TX
Melissa,
Please remember how much you mean to others and know that you are surrounded by prayers and loving wishes for strength and peace today, tomorrow, and in all the days ahead.
Terry Humphrey
July 23, 2009 | Carrollon, TX
Melissa,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Karla LaFontaine
July 23, 2009 | Aubrey, TX
Melissa,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Now is the time to reflect back on the great memories you have of your father. Please let me know if I can help with anything during this difficult time.
Carolyn Brewer
July 22, 2009 | Flower Mound, TX
Melissa and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Carla
Carla Hathcock
July 22, 2009 | Carrollton, TX
Melissa,
You and your family are strongly in my prayers. May God wrap you in His arms and give you comfort and peace at this time of loss.
With deepest sympathy, Janie Spivey
July 22, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
July 22, 2009 | Irving, TX
