Earl Edward Porter Jr

Earl Edward Porter, Jr began life on April 17, 1980, to Earl E. Porter, Sr and Bernice Clark at UAMS in Little Rock, AR.

He was immensely creative with words, giving unyielding encouragement and inspiring hope. His huge heart for family, love of music, cooking, aspiring ideas of wealth and humorous personality was undeniable. He gave the best hugs, the warmth, care and genuineness could truly be felt within them. Earl carried a commitment to love his people, and it showed.

Our dearly beloved 'Lil Earl' peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, in Little Rock, AR. He leaves behind a legacy of love, memorable sayings and cherished memories.

Earl was preceded in death by his father, Earl Porter, Sr, paternal Grandfather and Grandmother, George Washington Porter and Olivia Porter; maternal Grandfather and Grandmother, Alfred Clark and Hattie B Clark; oldest brother, Jonathan Porter; and niece, Marshae "Shaddy" Brewer.

He is survived by his deeply loved mother, Bernice Clark, two sons, Earl "Baby Earl" Porter III and E'mari Porter; special daughter, Roresha "Rah" Ice; siblings: Tamika Maxwell, Tanisha Porter, Sherry Porter Eskridge, Amy Jones, Andrea Moore and brother, Jermaine Porter. Nieces: Maurisha "Risha" and Ramiah Williams; nephews: Robert "Lil Rob" Jackson and Romoni Williams. A loyal, committed and loving aunt, Leola Calvin. As well as a huge host of other very significant aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and coworkers.