Reginald Porter Sr. Obituary
The passing of Reginald Porter Sr. of Freeport, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 24, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Reginald Porter Sr. to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Rev. Mathias Lawrence Porter of Freeport and Ritta Hawkins (Porter-Smith) of Athens, Georgia.; his wife Rev. Davena Young Porter; his son Dr. Reginald Porter, Jr.; his daughter-in-law Sonya Butler Porter; his granddaughters, Rowan and Sophie; his brothers, Roberick K. Porter, Sr. and Stanie R. Smith; his nephews, Rod Porter, Jr. and Captain Stan Smith II; his niece Alexandra Porter Laitinen (Juuso); his cousins, Marqueline Gardner (Larry), Michael Washington (Terry), LaRita Shelby and Marcia Seymore Austin (Lee); and his godchildren, Edwina, David Paschal, Louie and Kenneth Watkins.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Metropolitan Baptist Church (767 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126).
In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation to the Scholarship Fund for Reginald L Porter, Sr. at Memphis Theological Seminary 168 E Pkwy S, Memphis, TN 38104.
