Thursday, October 16, 2008

My World Shattered This Morning...


PORTER, LARRY MILTON
Larry Milton Porter of Lynchburg, VA died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Lansing, MI., he is the son of Alyce Vera Slater of Swansea, SC and Lyle Dean Porter of New Port Richey, FL.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Brenda (Brown) Porter; sons, Craig of GA; Robert (Stacy); Kevin (Tommilyn); and daughter, Alyson (Justin), all of MO; son, Christopher (Jennifer); daughter, Erin, all of OH; stepsons, David and Richard Davis of Lynchburg; and 10 grandchildren. Additional survivors include his sister, Lynell Williamson (Michael) of SC.

Mr. Porter served as a member of the U.S. Navy assigned to the USS Magoffin (APA-199) during the Vietnam War, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1965.

He retired in 1998 as Medical Administrator of the Veteran's Outpatient Clinic in Toledo, Ohio after 18 years service.

Mr. Porter was a member of American Legion Post 553 in Toledo, Ohio for 19 years. Prior to leaving the area in 2000, Post 553 presented a Resolution recognizing him as Honorary Post Commander.

The family will receive family and friends at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville, VA from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008. Services will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Thacker Brothers Chapel with graveside services and interment at Scottsville Cemetery in Scottsville, VA.

Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville, VA, is in charge of arrangements, (434) 286-2791.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Brenda Im so sorry for your lost
If there is anything I can do let me know.
Marie and Jamie

Anonymous said...

Am so very sorry, Brenda. May God, family and friends help you during this time in your life.
Mary Anne

Anonymous said...

I'm terribly sorry. I have followed your brave journey via Romance Divas, and my heart breaks for you.

Anonymous said...

Oh honey, my love and thoughts are with you.

Anonymous said...

Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and the family. May God be with you through this tough times.
Love you always,
Amy Brown Dorman

Anonymous said...

Brenda sissy ..

You know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I send my love and soft huggles. I pray that God will hold you tightly at this time and give you strength.

Marie aka giggles