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Ray Porter Obituary
EASLEY — Mr. Ray Robert Porter, 87, husband of Helen Dillard Porter, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Born in Easley, a son of the late John William and Essie Duncan Porter, Mr. Porter retired from Liberty Life Insurance Company with 28 years of service. He was an active member of Enon Baptist Church, serving as deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. Ray loved the outdoors where he spent his time fishing and gardening.
Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of 68 years, are two sons, Jimmy Porter (Kathy) and Randy Porter (Fallon), all of Easley; a daughter, Elaine Porter Benjamin (Randall) of Easley; six grandchildren, Trina Grimes, Jason Benjamin, Zach Porter, Josh Porter, Julie Lowe and Ashley Trent; and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was predeceased by three brothers, Lee, Grady and Troy Porter and two sisters, Pauline Ragsdale and Ruth Kircus.
Funeral services weree 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
The family was at the home.
Memorials may be made to the Enon Baptist Church Building Fund, 871 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff members of Homestead Hospice and Oakview Park Assisted Living for the love and care they provided for Mr. Porter.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Porter
May 30, 2018
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the wife and family of Mr. Ray Porter. He came to our house for many years to collect our insurance. He was a real friend to us. My mother and daddy and I always enjoyed our talks. He was truly a Christian gentleman, and I thank God for his Godly influence on us and many others.
With deepest sympathy,
Ann Smith
Jennifer Kircus
May 29, 2018
Sorry to hear that uncle Ray has passed away. He will be greatly missed. We are praying for the family. Love, Tim, Jennifer, and Tammy Kircus.
Pat Thacker Isenmann
May 29, 2018
Dear Elaine and Family,
You all will be in our prayers. I heard you speak so highly of your father many times in our State Farm career. I am sure he was a wonderful person. These things only serve to make heaven sweeter!
David Sudduth
May 29, 2018
I am sorry for your loss, Jimmy and Family. I never worked with Mr. Porter, but met him once or twice as he was frying chicken outside in multiple pans (it seems he was very good at this). I did however work with Jimmy and I know Mr. Ported had to be a fine man to have raised a man like Jimmy. I pray that God will give you comfort knowing that Mr. Porter is with him.
Kathy League
May 28, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I use too attend church at Enon and that's how I knew him. He was a nice man. Prayers for his entire family.
Dwayne (Buckwheat) Trotter
May 28, 2018
wow what a man he was. i will always have special thoughts of him in my heart. i remember him driving a volks wagon bug to Enon Ballgames and keeping the score on the sole of his shoe. he also taught me how to bass fish. Most of all, he was a Man of God! My prayers go out to the family.
JoAnn Davis
May 28, 2018
My sincere sympathies to you and your loved ones on the passing of your father. I share your pain. God bless!
Page Hendrix
May 27, 2018
Jimmy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! My heart is broken for you..prayers to your family.
Peggy Galphin
May 27, 2018
Trina, We are SO sorry about the loss of your grandfather. I'm sure he was a fine Christian man and is now at peace, strolling those golden streets (with my Mom and Dad, son Jordan, and many others). Though your heart is broken you will always have your precious memories. I'm SO sorry Tyler and Emily could not be there to help give you comfort at this time. I know their thoughts and prayers are with you , as ours are as well. May God keep HIS loving arms around you and help you through these difficult days! Love, Peggy Galphin and Grandma Glenda Galphin Chandler.
Carolyn C. Dobson Stephens
May 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss , but it is wonderful to know he is with Jesus . You could see Jesus in him. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you ! I love you !
Wayne Culbertson
May 27, 2018
Mr. Porter was a great man and my role model for so many years at Enon. My condolences to the entire family and loved ones!
Scruggs
May 27, 2018
Helen, Jimmy, Randy and family, I am truly sorry to hear if Ray's passing. He was my parent's insurance agent for a very long time. And was Avery good friend to our family.He will truly be missed.You ate all in our Prayer's. God Bless all of you.
Charlene Keef
May 27, 2018
Jimmy, I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing! I am sure he is rejoicing today with all of those that went before him! I am praying for your family to take comfort in your memories and look forward to the day of that great reunion!
Sherrie Hawkins-Dwyer
May 26, 2018
Sorry about your dad.Praying for everyone.
Les Hendricks
May 26, 2018
My condolences to your entire family. What a great family he has left to continue forward!
Sherrill Benjamin
May 26, 2018
Loosing an earthly Father is very difficult but joyous when you know he's with our Heavenly Father. May God bless you with precious memories to sustain you in this hour and for years to come. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you.
Nancy Willis Albert
May 26, 2018
Such fond memories of Ray and Helen. Love and prayers for Jimmy, Elaine, and Randy along with your families.
Carla Campbell-Williams
May 26, 2018
My condolences to the family. My parayers are with you all.
Craig Lippincott
May 26, 2018
I was sorry to hear of Rays passing. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Prayers to Helen and the entire Porter family.
Betty Harris
May 26, 2018
Prayers for each of you during this time. Betty Harris
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