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1939 - 2021
 GREGORY DARREN PORTER, 81, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. January 23, 2021 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Rev. Dan Londeree, Pea Ridge Baptist Church, will be leading the service. Burial will follow at Baylous Cemetery in Salt Rock, W.Va. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, prior to the service. Greg was married to the wonderful, late Earlisee (Berry) Porter of Salt Rock, WV. Greg is one of eight siblings (five brothers, one twin brother Gary, one sister) of the late Gilbert and Ever Porter of Salt Rock, WV. He is survived by his two children, Kim (Greg) Villars, Brian (Carol) Porter, granddaughter Hannah (Andrew) Carter, granddaughter Meagan (Anthony) Zentner, and four great- grandchildren (Karl, Kate, Kurt, Karsen Zentner) all of Barboursville, and a grandson, Cameron Porter, of Denver, CO. He has another grandson, Nathan Andrew Porter, waiting on him in heaven. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He had a wonderful life and will be missed terribly. He was born Dec 3, 1939. He played football for the Marshall Thundering Herd, on full scholarship, from 1957-1961. He worked with the Chinese (ESL) which he thoroughly enjoyed at Highlawn Baptist Church. He loved church mission trips to Africa working with Thomas Brown of Atlanta, GA. He was a crew leader for World Changers at Highlawn Baptist Church, making improvements on homes in the Huntington area, in the name of Jesus Christ. He was incredible at loving on his family, always selfless, and he was witty and loved to laugh. He was a ham radio enthusiast. He loved playing musical instruments (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo) and loved his buddy and teacher Bobby Maynard. He was a retired teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal and ended his career as Transportation Director for Cabell County Schools. He was a member of the Pea Ridge Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Cameron Porter, Anthony Zentner, Danny Porter, Dwight Porter, Robbie Porter and Andrew Carter. We plan to observe social distancing and masks policies for the safety of all those friends and family who have shown so much love for us. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
tonya barnett scarberry
Wednesday January 27, 2021 at
7:52 AM
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mr porter was my principle at west jr high.
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Carol Ann Call Martin
Sunday January 24, 2021 at
5:43 PM
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Dear Brian and Kim,
I was very sorry to read about your Dad's passing. I have many fond memories of both your parents and wonderful times spent at your house. May the Lord continue to give you peace and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Vernon Howell
Saturday January 23, 2021 at
10:04 AM
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Dear Kim and Bryan,
We are sorry we can not attend the viewing today. We have great memories of your Dad and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jim and Sue Stewart
Friday January 22, 2021 at
9:13 AM
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Jim and I want to express our deepest condolences to all of you. Your dad was a true friend to both of us all through the years. We loved him dearly . God bless you all.
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Debbie Porter Hendrix
Friday January 22, 2021 at
7:55 AM
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For my sweet uncle, my Dad’s twin brother, and his loving family I love you. Such a tremendous loss. I hope you can find some measure of comfort in knowing how much you were loved by your father, grandfather, uncle or friend.
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Jim Thurston
Friday January 22, 2021 at
3:30 AM
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Coach Porter was a great OL Coach on the Bob Sang Coaching Staff at Huntington East High School in the late 60's early 70's. I learned a lot from him and will always remember him fondly. Condolences to his family.
Jim Thurston
Melbourne, Florida
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