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Bobby Porter

7/3/2014

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Bobby Porter, age 63, 117 Winklefield Drive, Buena Vista, Georgia passed Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Midtown Medical Center, 701 Center Street, Columbus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Moody Road, Tazewell, Georgia.  Interment will follow in the Church cemetery.  The Reverend Joe Oglesby, pastor, will officiate.

Bobby Porter was born March 16, 1951 in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia to Harrison Porter, Jr. and the late Ida Mae Sales Porter.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Harrison Porter, III.    At the early age of 14, he joined the band of Christian Believers at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Tazewell, Georgia.  He was educated in the public school system of Marion County.   Bobby was a 1969 graduate of Buena Vista High School.  In 1973, he graduated with a B. S. Degree from Fort Valley State University in Physical Education.  Bobby pursued a Master's Degree from Macon State University in Physical Education.

Bobby was employed with Lance, Inc. as a Sales Representative.  Bobby was employed with Twiggs County Board of Education as a Physical Education teacher for two years.  In 1973, he was married to the former Gail Foster Lawrence.  To this union, one daughter was born. After his accident on October 8, 1976, he received Rehabilitation from Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center and Emory Rehabilitation Center.  During that time, he received his certification in Sales Management.  Bobby was a member of West Central of Georgia-Fort Valley State University Alumni Chapter, Buena Vista, Georgia.

Survivors are a beloved daughter, Ida Nicole Adkins, Smyrna, Georgia; father, Harrison Porter, Jr., Buena Vista, Georgia; five siblings and their spouses, Calvin Swan (Thelma), Newark, New Jersey, Mae Lessie Swan, Brooklyn, New York, Ann Porter Germany (Anthony), Stone Mountain, Georgia, Doris Caldwell (Willie), Decatur, Georgia and Debra P. Graham, Buena Vista, Georgia; sister-in-law, Linda Slaughter Porter, Cuthbert, Georgia; eleven nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, Alma Ross (Moses), Buena Vista, Georgia, Ella Pearl Ramsey, Jacksonville, Florida, Louise Tennyson, Jimmy Porter (Ella), Irene Minter (Milton), all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Nancy Porter, Jacksonville, Florida, Eula Collins, Miami, Florida, Wilburt Sales, Sr., Mary Hansberry, both of Brooklyn, New York, Polly Finley (Neverlin), Miami, Florida, Billy Sales, Buena Vista, Georgia and Peggy Franklin, Plains, Georgia; a host of cousins and friends including two caretakers, Anne Melton and Kristin Melton.

9 Comments
Ann Melton
7/3/2014 08:04:26 pm

I'm gonna miss my friend.We had so many llaughs together.We have listened to each other problems & he has never said a bad or mean word about any body.Im gonna be lost for a long time.love u bobby rest in peace

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Ann Porter Germany
7/4/2014 05:37:37 pm

Thanks for the kind words. We love you too. Ann

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Alvin Thomas, Miami, FL
7/4/2014 02:21:53 am

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought away. For as long as there is memory, our loved ones live in our hearts. My heartfelt prayers and special thoughts be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

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Ann Porter Germany
7/4/2014 05:38:54 pm

Thanks for the kind words. Stay in touch. Ann

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Cheryk Ellis link
7/4/2014 02:36:37 pm

You All Are In Our Prayers.Sorry For Your Loss.We Love You All.Bobby Will Be Missed....Zelma CRUMBLEY And Cheryl "BBD' ELLIS And Family.Tuscaloosa Alabama

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Ann Porter Germany
7/4/2014 05:40:02 pm

Thanks for the kind words.. Stay in touch. Ann

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Brandon Harris and Family
7/5/2014 12:24:08 pm

With my deepest sympathy. Even as we grieve, we know that love endures. Wishing the entire Harrison-Porter family peace. God bless you all.

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Ann Porter Germany
7/21/2014 01:03:56 am

Thanks for the kind words, The family

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nicole porter adkins
7/14/2014 08:21:09 am

my dad was the greatest and thank you all for your loving comments.

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