Floyd Robert Porter, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home.
Born in Pickens County, SC on August 18, 1923, he was the son of the late Richard Porter and the late Anna Hood Porter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He retired from Mt. Vernon Industries after 40 years. He was a member of Fants Grove Baptist Church where he served as deacon.
He is survived by his son. Floyd Lamar Porter and his wife Brenda; a daughter, Sandra Wheeler; sisters, Virginia Haney and her husband Billy, and Ruby Shinaberry; five grandchildren, Rhonda Edmond, Ricky Lawless, Donnie Lawless, Michael Porter, Jennifer Citrone; 20 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Lillie Mae Porter; step-mother, Annie Sentell Porter; six brothers and six sisters.
The family will receive friends at Fants Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The funeral will follow at the church at 2:30 with Reverend Bob Casto officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the residence.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
Events
Visitation
Sunday, September 30, 2018
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Fant's Grove Baptist Church
600 Fants Grove Rd.
Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone: 864-646-3228
Funeral Service
Sunday, September 30, 2018
2:30PM
Fant's Grove Baptist Church
600 Fants Grove Rd.
Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone: 864-646-3228
Final Resting Place
Fant's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
600 Fants Grove Rd.
Pendleton, SC 29670