Glenwood, Arkansas
1950 - 2009
Darrell W. Porter, age 58, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
He was born on April 9, 1950, at Nashville, the son of Henry Joseph Porter and Violet Mary Thacker Porter. On June 3, 1972, he was married to Donna Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and was employed with Windstream Communications for over thirty-six years.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Porter of Glenwood; his son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Brandy Porter of Glenwood; his daughter and son-in-law, Kari and Danny Dougan of Hope; two grandchildren, Cory Porter and Kaylee Dougan, both of Hope; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Nancy Porter and Donald and Freda Porter, all of Glenwood; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2009, in the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Shewbart and Bro. Tracy Welch officiating.
Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Larry Abshier, Jimmy Robertson, Joe Beene, Mitch Constantino, Jeff Leonard and Jimbo Lee.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Joann Herring, 32 Herring Lane, Glenwood, Arkansas, 71943.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
I am so sorry to hear about Darrell. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord wrap HIS comforting arms around each of you.
Love, Bear Hugs & Angel Kisses,
Ms. Dee
Dee Mack
March 18, 2009 | Glenwood, AR
I just heard of Darrell's passing, sorry for your loss, Darrell was a super guy I have good memories when we were growing up. you are in our prayers, love you shirley
Shirley (Thacker) Smith
March 12, 2009 | Paris, AR
Darrell was such a great friend. He help me make it through many hard times at ALLTEL lately. I am surely going to miss him. It will not be the same around here without him. We know that he is in a better place but we are selfish. I cannot say enough good stuff about Darrell. My thought s and prayers are with all of you. I know that he loved all of you dearly.
Phyllis Cogburn
March 04, 2009 | Alpine, AR
Darrell will be missed dearly. Your family is in my prayers. Godspeed your way.
Raven Edwards
March 03, 2009 | Harrison, AR
I am heartbroken to learn this news. My thoughts and prayers are with all you when I cannot be.
Amanda Medlock
March 03, 2009 | Baghdad
Donna... words can't express the depth of sadness I feel for your loss. You & Darrell were/are wonderful friends even if we didn't "visit" as we should. The service was beautiful and I know Darrell was pleased; and the gravesite is in a beautiful location. Please know that Jackie & I are here should you need anything. I pray for God to be by your side during these next few months as you go forward. We love you.
Teresa & Jackie Rowton
March 02, 2009 | HOT SPRINGS, AR
My family and I will remember you in our prayers during the days ahead.
Ken Vaughn
March 02, 2009 | Bryant, AR
Brad & Brandy,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers!
Jonathan & Katie Neal
March 02, 2009 | Kirby, AR
BRAD, BRANDY AND FAMILY:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU WE LOVE YOU GUYS
LOVE BRIAN AND BRANDUS WEHUNT
BRIAN & BRANDUS WEHUNT
March 02, 2009 | GLENWOOD, AR
