Cleveland, Ohio
1946 - 2016
James Earl Porter Sr., affectionately known as "Popcorn" was born on February 18, 1946 in Paris, Tennessee. James was the son of the late Mr. Earn and Eunice Porter. He was their only child. He departed life on October 21, 2016. James was the proud father of 3 children, Michelle, Nikki and James,...
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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES COACH I ENJOYED BEING ABLE TO BE APART OF YOUR FAMILY REST IN PEACE COACH EARNEST AND EILEEN STURDIVANT
Earnest A Sturdivant
October 19, 2024 | Family
Mr. Porter ruled FDR. He was highly respected. He was stern but you learn. The one and only Mr. Porter!
Janice Gibbs
August 13, 2024 | School
I MISS HIM SO MUCH
Earnest Sturdivant
June 25, 2024 | Temple, TX
The community of glenville still misses Mr Porter. Mychael Wilson the meat cutter F.D.R. student 1971
Mychael Wilson
March 02, 2024 | School
The memories we all have of our days at FDR will last forever. Science classes, donkey ball, class field trips, summer Florida trips, Cedar Point trips, candy sales to buy uniforms, coaching days at Patrick Henry Field, Kappa vrs Omega conversations, desegregation days, family events....all of these things created memories in students, faculty and families that will never be forgotten. I miss you...we ALL miss you but we cherish the memories. We all are better people for knowing the stern...
Terry Butler
October 27, 2021
My mother is Sandra Williams attended F.D.R Middle School and Glenville High School. Mr. Porter was one of my mother teacher who knew and cared for me way before I attended Glenville High myself as graduated in 1992. Mr. Porter is so loved and missed. RIP
Tamika Williams
October 26, 2021 | School
On the Anniversary..... Seems like yesterday. The PAIN does not go Away!!! Miss You, FRIEND & Brother!!!
James Clinton Joyner
October 21, 2021
Three (3) years? Seems like yesterday. Few weeks have passed without thoughts of you & memories of our close friendship. Your Obituary is always within Reach three yeas later! There is nothing left to say! I thank God for the day we met in 1959 as teachers at F.D.R. Jr H.S. I watched your children, Michelle, J.R and Nikki grow up from babies to teenagers. Few weeks passed when I was not visiting your home or you were not visiting my home. Rest in PEACE Porter. We will met again! Mr....
James C. Joyner
October 19, 2019 | University Heights,, OH | Brother
from his niece we all miss u rest in heaven rest in peace
niece niece
March 10, 2017
