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Ronald "Chilly Roach" Porter

Ronald Porter Obituary

PORTER Ronald "Chilly Roach" Porter departed this life on Sunday November 9, 2008, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Sandra Walker Porter. Loving father of Jeffery, Kema, Erica, Tory, Trey and Teron. Son of the late Warren David and Gertrude Alexander Porter. Brother of Geraldine Porter of Bridge City, La., Donald Porter (Wendy) of Avondale, La., and Melvin Samuel Richard of New York. Brother-in-law of Irma Mitchel of Conroe, Tx., Charles James, Debra Walker Donn (Kevin), Ethel Walker (David), Thomas Walker, Jr., Melanie Walker, and the late Doretha Mitchel and Wilbert Meredith. Also survived by seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relatives and friends. Age 55 years. A native of Bridge City, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Jesus is Lord Ministry and all neighboring churches; employees of West Jefferson Medical Center, Avondale Shipyard, Toys R Us, Home Depot, Rainbow Rental, and Dollar General are invited to attend Funeral Services from Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, La., on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 10:00A.M. Visitation from 8:30A.M. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum-Westwego, La. Arrangements by: Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Glynell Kenney

November 25, 2008

In one sense there is no death. The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond his departure. You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you, that spirit looking out of other eyes, talking to you in the familiar things he touched, worked with, loved as familiar friends. He lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew him.

Angelo Patri


My dear Sandra, My Mom shared this poem with Ronn & I following his father's death. I hope it brings to you some of the comfort it brings us each time we read it. It is a great reminder that even though they are not with us physically they are forever a part of our lives. My prayers are with you. With every Nov. 9 birthday I celebrate I will always be thinking of you and your husband. Stay strong in your faith, it will see you through the tough times.

Much Love to You,
*G*

charlene SYLVESTER

November 23, 2008

DONALD AND GERALDINE REMEBER THE 23 PSALMS THE IS MY SHERPARD I SHALL NOT WANT HE LEADTH BESIDE THE STILL WATERS HE RESTORE MY SOUL YEA THOUGH I WALK THREW THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW DEATH I SHALL FEEL NO EVIL FOR THY ARE WITH ME. GOD BLESS TOOCHIE ,COOKIE SYLVESTER OF WESTWEGO,LA.

laverne lee (central wjmc)

November 20, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mrs & Mr Cecelia and Wilson James & Family

November 14, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Corey Johnson Sr

November 14, 2008

R.I.P

carolyn williams

November 14, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

lois james harris & family

November 14, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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