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PHILIP PORTER Obituary
US Navy (Retired)
Of Vienna, Virginia, on March 20, 2013, at the age of 96. Born August 28, 1916, in Monark Springs, Missouri, to Philip Sheridan Porter and Edith Georgia Johnson. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Rebecca "Becky" Glaize of Strasburg, Virginia. Survived by his children, Roy, Robert, James, Virginia "Ginger" Bova, and John and 14 grandchildren. Phil served in the US Navy for over 23 years, including combat aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific theater during WWII, before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander and entering the private sector. A brilliant man who passed his love of learning to his descendants, he took a keen interest in nature and the environment and founded the Organic Living Society of Northern Virginia, a local club for organic gardeners. His children feel very fortunate to have had such a remarkable man for a father, guide, and friend. The family will hold a private celebration of his life. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: http://www.adventfuneral.com
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