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Gary Porter Obituary

Gary L. Porter, age 63, of Pilot Point passed away on July 12, 2011, at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was born on May 31, 1948 in Ft. Stockton, Texas to Ellis Lee and Lois Cobb Porter. He married Susan Crosby on October 30, 1986 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was a drilling supervisor in the oil and gas business. Visitation will be held, Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey. A graveside service will be Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10:00 am at Belew Cemetery, with the Rev. Luther Slay officiating. Survivors include his wife, Susan of Pilot Point; sons, Koley and wife Christie Porter of Austin, Texas; Lee Chase and wife Rhisa Porter of Ft. Worth; Logan Lynn Porter of Pilot Point; and Trey Ellis and wife Sarah Porter of Sugarland, Texas; and cousin, Tommy and wife Cathy Porter of Springtown, Texas. Services are under the direction of Slay Memorial Funeral Center, Aubrey.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jul. 14, 2011.

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Barb Buerkle

July 30, 2011

The world is just not quite as nice a place as it used to be.
I know you have wonderful memories to get you through this. Love to you all.

Clint Perkins

July 26, 2011

Gary was my mentor when I started working for Chevron in the summer of 2009. I learned a lot of valuable lessons and information from him over the course of the year. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Lucy Wright

July 20, 2011

Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I send all my love to you and your wonderful sons.

July 16, 2011

I am saddened by Gary's passing, yet thankful that he had a loving family to grow with through the years. God's blessings wished for you from a Fort Stockton friend.

Norman Johnson

July 15, 2011

Gary was a classmate and a friend of mine while growing up in Fort Stockton, Texas. I am saddened by his passing but see that he has left a legacy of love in his family. All the best to his family and please know that a loving God will care for and protect Gary until you see him again.

July 15, 2011

Gary and I were very close friends in HS. Susan, all of his boys, he loved you all very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time Ginny Estes

July 14, 2011

Time here is short and you Porter, seemed to have made the most of it. We feel lucky to have met you. To all his loved ones left here....prayers from West Texas.

Old Friends

July 14, 2011

Porter,

Good luck to you, old ridin' pard,
May your first loop always hit.
May your pony never set up hard,
And your dally never slip.

Ed Hardy

July 14, 2011

Lee,
My Condolences to you and the family in the loss of your father. I pray that the Lord comforts you through this difficult time and the days ahead.

Ed from Oncor

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