Troy Eugene Porter, 1932-2006

PORTER, PHILLIPS, DAVIS, HARMON, CRADDOCK, DENT, UNDERWOOD, COCHRAN, HARSTAD

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 4/15/2013 at 16:30:41

Troy Eugene Porter
Born: January 15, 1932
Died: May 26, 2006
Age: 74

SERVICES
Funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.

OFFICIATING
Rev. Tonna Parsons

CASKET BEARERS
Jim Umscheid, Tony Umscheid, Kent Grange, David Recob, Joe Recob, John Henely, Aaron Pixler

INTERMENT
North Lawn Memorial Park
Spencer, Iowa

MILITARY SERVICES
Glen Pedersen Post #1 American Legion
Spencer, Iowa

Troy Eugene Porter, the son of Troy and Minnie (Phillips) Porter, was born January 15, 1932 in Beckley, West Virginia. His childhood years were spent in Beckley, where he received his education. Troy entered the military where he began his career with the U.S. Navy.

Troy married Darlene Davis on January 11, 1958 in Las Vegas, NV. Following their marriage, they moved to several different cities both overseas and stateside during his military service. Following his retirement in 1972, they moved to Spencer, Iowa, where he lived for the rest of his life. During his time in Spencer, he worked at Spencer Hospital in maintenance and was an EMT for 17 years. Troy also was a past member of the Eagles. Most importantly of all was that he enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his family.

Troy passed away at Longhouse Residence in Spencer, Iowa on Friday, May 26, 2006 at the age of 74. His parents; his wife, Darlene, his sister, Joy Harmon and three grandsons preceded him in death.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Porter of Spencer; one stepson and his wife, Bill and Judy Anderson of Ft. Pierre, South Dakota; two stepdaughters: Betty Boyer and her husband, Bob and Barbara Lawrence of Spencer; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; four brothers: Barney of San Diego, CA, James of Charleston, SC, John of Alameda, CA, Robert of Hope Mills, NC; five sisters: Katherine Craddock of Charlottesville, VA, Nancy Dent of Cool Ridge, WV, Mary Underwood, Donna Cochran of Point Pleasant, WV and Patricia Harstad of Alameda, CA; other relatives and many friends.

Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, IA

Interment in North Lawn Memorial cemetery
 

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