Robert L. "Bob" Porter Sr.

1939 - 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Porter Sr.

Sept. 27, 1939 - Dec. 16, 2022

NAPA - Robert L. "Bob" Porter Sr. passed away unexpectedly at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, CA, on December 16, 2022, at the age of 83.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Leola of Napa, CA; children: Robert L.(Robin) Porter Jr. of Napa CA, Dawn (Jeff) Sowells of Napa, CA, Kelly (Tim) O'Donahoe of Apopka, FL, Mike(Robin) Porter of Eagle Point, OR, Chris Porter of Tonopah, NV, and James Porter of Napa, CA; and sister, Pat (Carl) Charlson.

Bob was born on September 27, 1939, in Mcdermott, OH. After graduation he married Judith Nuthman on August 6, 1958. They had three children, Robert L Porter, Dawn (Porter) Sowells and Kelly (Porter) O'Donahoe. He also has 16 grand children and 14 great-grandchildren.

In 1978, he married Leola Neilsen of Napa, CA. They had three children: Mike Porter, Chris Porter, and James Porter. Bob and Leola were married for 44 years.

Bob served in the Navy three years. After the Navy he went to work at Oakland Airport before starting his 34-year Career at Mare Island Shipyard. Bobs started his career at mare island as a helper and worked his way up to planner and estimator supervisor - from where he retired shortly before it closed. He often met his friends for breakfast after his retirement, which he certainly enjoyed.

Bob enjoyed camping, gardening, working and tinkering around his two acres in the beautiful Napa Valley.

Bob was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Napa California, and he also attended the Youtville SDA Church with Leola.

Bob was predeceased by his father, Paul Porter, and his mother, Mary Porter.

Service for Bob will be on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m, with viewing at 10:00 a.m. at Tulocay Funeral home.