1931 - 2014
James Arthur Porter, age 83, passed away early Sunday, March 2, 2014 at his home at Maston Lake. He was born January 4, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the son of Harold and Myrtle (Winney) Porter. His early years were spent in Grand Rapids. He retired after many years of employment at Best Foods. He then worked part-time for Davis Labs in retirement. Jim was a proud veteran, having served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Linda Porter; children, Greg (Cheryl) Porter of Chickapee, MA, Brian (Paula) Porter of Baldwin, Arthur (Kelly) Porter of Belding, Kari (Roy) Edmister of Findlay, OH, and Natalie (David) Scott of Vestaburg; grandchildren, Michelle Porter, James Porter, Victoria Porter, Kaleb, Traitlynn, Ashlee, and Trenton Scott, Emily and Jacob, Jon and Anna Schoenlein, and Garrett and Ella Edmister; several great-grandchildren; and special friends and neighbors, Harry Smith and Lynne Kronewitter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 PM prior to the funeral. Pastor Madelyn Thompson and Pastor Lynne Kronewitter will serve as officiants. Private interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to Walking by Faith (c/o Resurrection Life Church, Grandville) or Heartland Hospice.
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