Dennis Bruce Porter

1943 - 2020

Dennis Bruce Porter obituary, 1943-2020, Salem, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

Dennis Porter Obituary

Porter

Dennis Bruce

July 21, 1943

September 12, 2020

Dennis Bruce Porter, 77, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully after a sudden illness at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was born on July 21, 1943, in Clifton, Illinois.

He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and served three years. Bruce was an Independent Financial Advisor with his own practice, Financial Strategies, and most recently retired from Morgan Stanley. Serving his clients' financial futures and developing those relationships brought him much personal satisfaction. Bruce loved his life. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife and friends, hiking, riding his bike, spending time at the cottage in the woods, and loving his family. He had love in his heart for God and is now at peace.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Byron Ervin Porter; his mother, Willough Mae Tracey; one brother, Raymond Porter; and three sisters, Marian Biggs, Dorothy Porter, and Shirley McPherson.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Nancy King Porter; his sons, Jason M. Porter, his wife Dara Lipton and grandson, Lucas Porter of Alexandria, Va.; Dennis B. Porter II of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Michael T. Porter of Knoxville, Tenn.; one daughter, Kimberly Houston and grandson, Jacob Wells of Indianapolis, Ind.; and numerous other beloved family members.

A graveside service, with COVID-19 social distancing, will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park, 1250 E. Main St, Salem, VA. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the First United Methodist Church, 125 W. Main St., Salem, VA 24153.

Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 19, 2020.
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Bruce is missed now and always. Thinking about you Nancy

Susan Brown

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September 13, 2022

I am so very sorry for your loss Nancy. I feel the pain and sorrow you are feeling as I am having the same pain. Roger and I loved Bruce and will miss him and the great conversations we always had! Take care and I hope we will talk soon.

Susan Brown

March 15, 2021

So very sorry to learn of Bruce's extraordinary passing. The girls and I send much thoughtful prayer in this raw and sorrowing time for you and your family with the hope that their love sustains and comforts you. May God keep you in his care.

Mary Rae

October 2, 2020

Sorry to read about Bruce's death. May you find peace in the coming days.

Wanda Flora

October 2, 2020

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. We share your grief at this difficult time with deep sympathy and condolences. As you grieve, know we're remembering you and honoring the memory of Dennis. Thinking of you with love in your time of sorrow.

Arondale Withers

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September 25, 2020

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September 25, 2020

Michelle Fisher

September 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss prayers for all your family

Judy close

September 23, 2020

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your precious husband. Please know that I am thinking of you with many prayers during this time.. love, Becky

Becky McClellan

September 22, 2020

Nancy, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. I pray that God will give you comfort!

Donna Bishop

Friend

September 21, 2020

Bruce was always so upbeat, personable, and friendly. He made you feel better being around him. We are so saddened to hear of his passing and send our deepest condolences.

Cris Flippen

Friend

September 21, 2020

Nancy and family, I am just reading that Bruce passed away and my deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort going out to all. He was such a wonderful and kind man and I will always cherish that I knew him. May your beautiful memories sustain you going forward. Much love, Arlene & Joe Christenbury

Arlene Christenbury

Friend

September 20, 2020

Nancy, Was saddened to read of Bruce's passing. Always smiling, always upbeat always positive was your husband Bruce. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Tom Karrasch

Acquaintance

September 20, 2020

What a great person. We loved spending time with Bruce and Nancy in Hilton Head. He will surely be missed, and are thankful he and Nancy made great memories together. Paul and Linda Pizzi

Linda Pizzi

Friend

September 20, 2020

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