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Joseph E. "Joe" Porter Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1928 - 2008 Joseph E. Joe Porter - 1928-2008 Joe Porter of Ashland died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born June 5, 1928, in Webbville, Ky., a son of the late Loy B. and Eliza J. Sparks Porter. He retired from Second National Bank as vice president after 32 years of service. He owned his own realty company for more than 20 years, which he operated until last year. Joe was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Ashland, where he was the head chairman of trustees and past president and treasurer of Methodist men and finance chairman. He was a member of Poage Lodge 325 of Ashland, a 32nd degree Mason for more than 50 years, Scottish Rite of Covington and El Hasa Shrine. He was very active in the Ashland Lions Club, having served as past president and lieutenant governor, and received the highest award given to a Lion, the Melvin Jones Award. He was a Korean War veteran, a 50-year member of American Legion Post 76, past president of the Ashland Board of Realtors, past president of group 9-Kentucky Bankers Association, past president of Demolay, served on the board of the Senior Center in Ashland and the Salvation Army and was a Kentucky colonel. Joe also belonged to the Sandy Creek Golf Association and was a member of the best ball club. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Porter, and a brother, Elmo B. Porter. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Hughes Porter; a son, David Porter of Ashland; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ellen and Reginald Lyle of Orlando, Fla.; a niece, Deanna Arrington of Ashland; a great-niece, Gretchen VanHoose; a great-great-niece, Breanna VanHoose; and several special nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews who affectionately knew him as Papaw Joe. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Christ United Methodist Church by the Rev. William Moore and the Rev. Gary Arrington. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland. Honorary pallbearers will be Gay Price, Charles Chuck Simmons, Zane Meek, Willis A. Parsons and Gary Arrington. Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice or Christ United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. Poage Lodge 325 will have a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Thursday. Military graveside rites will be by American Legion Post 76 of Kenova, W.Va.

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There are currently 14 condolences.

Sen. Walter Blevins Wednesday January 7, 2009 at 2:49 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.

Bob Webb Wednesday January 7, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Joe, was the nicest man I have ever met, he will certainly be missed by all whom he touched & knew him. Betty, If I can be of any help, please feel free to ask your neighbor.

Dear Betty and family, Monday January 5, 2009 at 8:18 AM

Betty, I want you to know it was such a honor to be on boards at church with Joe. When he spoke to me at church or outside on the street I always took what he said to heart. GOD bless you! charlie nolen

Marc Fairchild, Blue Ribbon Lanes (1965--1990) Saturday January 3, 2009 at 11:21 AM

My deepest sympathy to his family. I never saw Joe without a smile on his face, (not a bad bowler either) May GOD bless and give you strength at this time.

jessica mckinney Friday January 2, 2009 at 11:04 PM

Dear Betty, We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a very kind man and I remember him helping my family from time to time in the past. He always spoke to me, which being the youngest member of the choir, it really meant a lot to me. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If you need anything at all let us know. Love, The McKinney family(Andy, Jessica and boys)

Linda Fields Wilmoth Friday January 2, 2009 at 4:38 PM

I remember coming to visit when I was a child. I am the oldest daughter of Helen Sparks Fields. She passed away October 25 of this year also. May God bless and give you strength at this time.

Linda and Bob Young Friday January 2, 2009 at 9:56 AM

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Always remember and cherish your memories of him. Our prayers will be with you all.

Missy Figley Morris@Kingsbrook Friday January 2, 2009 at 8:41 AM

Dear Betty and Family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It was my pleasure to have know Joe and he always put a smile on my face. My deepest regrets.

Mary Griffey Debord Thursday January 1, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Betty, I was so very sorry to hear of your loss of Joe. He will surely be missed by all who knew him, but most of all by you. I know all too well what you are going through and wanted so much to come down for the calling hours this evening but both my hubby and myself have been fighting this intestinal virus that is going around. I decided to not carry it to you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

pete wonn Thursday January 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Betty- I was sorry to learn of Joe's passing. We are out of town until Jan 5 and won't be able to be there for the funeral. Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences. Joe was a fine Christian man respected by every one who knew him. Sincerely. Pete and Terri Wonn

Edith Webb Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 1:31 PM

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Porter and family. Mr. Porter was my friend and a wonderful neighbor. He will be missed and his memories will always be cherished. My prayers are with the family.

Debbie (Dialysis) Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 12:02 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Joe he was a delight to talk to and care for. He will be miss. The family is in my prayers.

Dan & Alma Puckett Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 10:08 AM

With our deepest sympathy.

Phyllis James McGuire Wednesday December 31, 2008 at 9:29 AM

My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family in the loss of Joe. He was certainly a wonderful person.

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