Walter Taylor Portis Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Walter Taylor Portis Jr. of Lexington, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on September 18, 2024 at the age of 101, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Walter Taylor Portis Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Taylor Portis and Myrtle Alice Spicer; his spouse Vazelle Smith; his daughter Jane Marie Cockrum; and his siblings, Archie Ray Portis, Elmo Gray Portis, Brooksie Portis, Erma Griffin, Betty Thrift, Bobbie Shore and Peggy Keaton.
He is survived by: his sister Ann Berrier; his sister-in-law Louise Portis; and his children, Wanda Shirk (Leonard) of Prospect, Priscilla Cockrum (Steve) of Mt. Airy, Mary Wooten (Larry) of Lexington, Marcus Portis (Janice) of Clemmons and Darlene Pope (Larry) of Murrells Inlet. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.