Charles E. "Chuck" Porter Jr.

Charles E. "Chuck" Porter Jr. obituary, State College, PA

Charles E. "Chuck" Porter Jr.

Charles Porter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haky/Georgiana Centre County Funeral Home - State College on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Charles E. "Chuck" Porter, Jr., 79, of Pleasant Gap, PA, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born August 31, 1945 in Bellefonte, PA to the late Charles, Sr. and Ernestine (Spencer) Porter. On July 21, 2000 he married Sue McKinley.
Chuck worked as a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed spending time with family. He was a member of Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church as well as the Masons, the Tall Cedars, the Shriners Hospital and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Along with his parents Chuck was preceded in death by one stepson, Michael Allison. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sue Porter; five children, Billi Jo Porter, Jennifer Prowse and her husband Ed, Joseph Allison, Sherry Kizina and her husband Brad and James Porter; one sister, Joyce Koch and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews.
Per the family's request services are private. Interment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chuck's honor to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com.
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Pat Gravley

March 11, 2025

I am very sorry for your loss. I met Chuck in fifth grade and went on to graduate with him from SCHS. He always was cheerful and fun to be around. Prayers for you all.
Pat McMinn Gravley

Tana vance

March 11, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Chuck and I go back a long ways. We went to the same church as kids and shared many fun times. My sincere condolences to his family. Tana (ross) Vance. ,

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