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David Porter Obituary
Mr. Porter was born in Greenville, S.C., to the late C.W. "Soup" Porter and Bert McCoy Porter.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, retired superintendent of the Caldwell County school system and past president of the Lenoir Rotary Club.
Survivors include his son, David G. Porter III of Matthews; daughters, Charlotte Mary Porter of Forest Hills, N.Y. and Anne Porter Wilfong of Boulder, Colo.; and two grandchildren, David G. Porter IV and William Erickson Porter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Erickson Porter; and longtime companion Barbara Brailey.
A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Belleview Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Barnes officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Pendry's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Condolences at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
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Kim Correll
October 13, 2010
My mother just called to tell me "Mr. Porter" passed away. I have lived on Dogwood St. in Lenoir for 18 years now and Mr. Porter lived across the street. I absolutely hated it when he moved some years ago. I have missed him and thought about him often. His passing is a great loss to this community. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Connie Purcell
October 11, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My mother's eyes would light up when David would come to visit her. They got along so well and shared so many fond memories of days past and laughed and laughed. We all loved to see David come to visit! He was a truly nice, caring man and always sent flowers to my mom on her birthday. He called her just a couple weeks ago to check on her and always sounded positive and upbeat. Myself, my husband, and my daughters all loved David!
Connie Berens Purcell
Catherine Berens
October 11, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of David. He was one of my closest friends for many years. We went all through school together from first grade on. We lost touch until my own mother's funeral (Hazel Mooney) in 1989, and at that time returned to Lenoir to bury her. David was there! We had several visits together in the ensuing years and have kept in touch often ever since. As I live in Philadelphia, I have not seen him in a while but spoke to him several weeks ago and I am so sad about your loss. He was very special to me and I will surely miss him.
Catherine Mooney Berens
Jill, Phil & Brandy McAbee
October 10, 2010
David and Family,
Thoughts and prayers to you all through this difficult time.
Rachel (Buie) Cline
October 10, 2010
Charlotte and Anne, so sorry to learn of the death of your father. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him for many years. Steve sends his regards.
Sincerely, Rachel Cline
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