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Joshua Porter Obituary
Mr. Joshua Lamont "Josh" Porter was born Oct. 31, 1979, in Centreville, Ill. Joshua Lamont Porter was a trick and a treat. Being premature and diagnosed with Hydrocephalus, Joshua wasn't expected to survive more than four hours of life.
He quickly responded to the call on Thursday morning March 13, 2008.
To carry on Joshua's legacy are his "Pretty" Momma, Georgette L. Porter; his "Handsome" Daddy, William L. (Denise) Porter; brothers, William Jr., Justin and Leslie Porter; special friend, Charles Chism; sister, Tamia (Kevin) Robinson; grandmothers, Lillie B. Felton and Earlene Porter; aunts and uncles, Vanetia Porter, who was also his personal assistant, Lorraine McNeil, Vanessa (Rodney) McConnell, Stephanie (Keith) Bohlen, Alice Porter, Paul and Ronald Porter, Arthur (Monica) Brown, Darryl (Melanie) Brown, Candi, Denotra and Debbie; Nieces, Keara Welch and Karen Hayes; his favorite cousins, Earlene, Victor, Pope, David, Keza, Lil Rodney, Darielle, Wendy, Travis, Christopher, Mack, Monta, Kendra, Zachary, Donnell, Terrell, Lamar, Arleshia, Lil Darryl, Morgan, Melissa and Dorian; Godmother, Janet Ashberry; Godfather, Michael Wallace; God brother, Dameon Christian; his personal assistant "second Mother", Sharon (Billy) Bradley; Friends Karen, Tony, Marquis, and Tammy; many other aunts, friends and loved ones and church family members.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 21, 2008, at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 5803 Belmont Ave., East St. Louis, Ill., prior to the service.
Funeral: The Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Friday, March 21, 2008, at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 5803 Belmont Ave., East St. Louis, Ill. Interment will be at Sunset Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Millstadt, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rev. Jeannette Cochran
March 21, 2008
We can truly give thanks in all things... mainly that you understand, that God is still Gracious, and he 'loaned' Josh to you for more than 4 hours. Be forever blessed...as you celebrate his life, and know, that to be absent in the body, is to be present with the Lord. Much Love, the Cochrans
March 20, 2008
Josh was a sweet heart! Whenever I would go over to the TAC building he would always smile and say "Hello Ms. Quirin". I did not have him as a student, but he always recognized me and said hello. I was lucky to have seen him in September at the doctor's office and to be able to say hello to him.
I am sure he was the sunshine in your lives. Keep the fond memories close to your hearts.
Michele Quirin
CHS Teacher
Cory kimbrough
March 20, 2008
I am so sorry I could not be there. Josh was loved by many and will forever be remembered for the way he always made people smile. I will miss the fact that everytime he used to see me, he would ask where was pretty Savannah. He loved my mom and she loved him as well. I miss you Josh and I am thinking about you.
Cedric / Mary Jean Rives
March 20, 2008
When we feel love and happiness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace! Josh always had that inner happiness and peace.
Stan & Sybilfelita Cox
March 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. Sybilfelita Cox
March 20, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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