Melvin R. Porter Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Melvin R. Porter Jr. of Foxworth, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Melvin left this world on February 4, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin R. Porter Jr. to show support.
As Melvin departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Melvin. Though Melvin may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin R. Porter, Sr. and Margaret Jean Alcorn Porter; his sister Marlene Porter Dufloth; and his niece Mackynlee Bedwell. He is survived by: his siblings, Sharon Porter of Foxworth, Darlene Porter of Benbrook, TX and Stephen Porter (Susan) of Lake Jackson, TX.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church (508 New Hope Church Rd, Foxworth, MS 39483). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, February 9th 2025 at the Lott Memorial Cemetery.
