James F. "Jim" Porter

December 17, 1925 - November 17, 2020 (94 years old)

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James F. "Jim" Porter

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December 17, 1925 - November 17, 2020 (94 years old)

Ravenswood, West Virginia

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“What an inspiration HE has always been. The respect and love was there from the beginning. He came...”

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James F. Porter Obituary

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Start: 2020-11-22T19:00:00
End: 2020-11-22T19:00:00
Location: First Baptist Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James F. Porter in Ravenswood, West Virginia, born in Morgantown, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 94, on November 17, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James F. Porter to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Porter and Vera Straley Porter; his wife Virginia; his sister Dixie Mills; and his son James F. Porter III.

He is survived by: his children, Donald L. Porter (Susan), Sarah F. Lawrence (Ernie) and Patricia A. Cole (Hoyt). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

All Covid 19 restrictions are being observed. Please wear a mask and social distance.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the James F. Porter Scholarship Fund; Jackson County Community Foundation, 108 North Church Street, Ripley, WV 25271.

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“What an inspiration HE has always been. The respect and love was there from the beginning. He came to Cottageville about 1954-55 to introduce the students there to join a band he was forming. Most of us who started with him came to Ravenswood and served all our years in the band. I wanted to play the trumpet, he said I didn't have the air to play it, so he suggested a saxophone. (Boy, he didn't know then how windy I was) Ha! Very few hold the place in our lives that He occupied. I have”

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215 Ann St, Ravenswood, WV 26164

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