John Thomas Porter's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2022 in Murphysboro, Illinois

John Thomas Porter

March 19, 1947 - June 11, 2022 (75 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

John Thomas Porter's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2022 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home

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John Thomas Porter

March 19, 1947 - June 11, 2022 (75 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

John Thomas Porter Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 11, 2022 we had to say goodbye to John Thomas Porter of Murphysboro, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, G. Lehning Porter and Sharlottie Porter (Davis); and his siblings, Bob Porter, Kathryn Tarantino, Alice Sherman and Nancy Drone.

He is survived by: his wife Lynn Kemp (Ruble) of Murphysboro; his children, Megan Porter Neff (Chris) of Winston-Salem, NC, Ryan Porter of Murphysboro, Scott Kemp (Becky) of Murphysboro and Michael Kemp (Kim) of Herrin; his grandchild Zackary Porter; his children, Holden Porter, Katelyn Elder (Kemp), Madalyn Kemp, Carson Morrison, Stephanie Morrison and Johnathan; and his brother-in-law Paul Ruble (Fran) of Paradise Valley, AZ. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and/or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home



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