Reverend Robert H. Porter, Jr.

May 20, 2013

Brother Porter finished his fight and entered into glory on Friday, May 17, 2013, from his home in Dogwood Park in Molino. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Porter, Sr. and Margaret Mitchem Porter;  his sister, Myrtle Young and a very dear daughter-in-law, Brenda Porter.

He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 67 years, Daisy Marie Seals Porter; four sons, Bobby (Earlene) Porter, Bert Porter, Ben (Donna) Porter, and Bernard Porter; two daughters, Betty (Larry) Houck, and Bonnie (Ron) Carnley; one sister, Essie Willis;  and also left to cherish his memory are his 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly.

Brother Porter was founder and former pastor of the Farm Hill Holiness Church for 43 years. His ministry touched the lives of thousands. His faithful and loving congregation will miss Brother Porter. The Porter family wishes to express appreciation to the Farm Hill congregation for their love and support during our father’s declining health.

The family also wishes to express a special thank you to a special family friend, Susie Conners, for her faithful service to the Porter family. Also, a very special thank you to Regency Hospice nurse, Lynette Spanganberg, for her compassionate care of dad during these last six months.

Funeral services will be held at Farm Hill Holiness Church on Madrid Road in Cantonment on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Donice Bowman and Pastor Clyde Hughes officiating. Brother Porter will lie in state in the church sanctuary prior to service.

Burial services will follow at Morgan Cemetery located on Highway 29 north of Molino.

Pallbearers will be Craig Kast, Brian Porter, Dayton Porter, Dillon Vardeman, Stanley Carnley and Roger Emmons.

Honorary pallbearers are all members of the Farm Hill Holiness Church.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

Comments

7 Responses to “Reverend Robert H. Porter, Jr.”

  1. Felicia Molchanoff on May 30th, 2013 11:08 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man and I know he will be missed. May God comfort you in this time. Love you all. Felicia

  2. Candy Knight on May 23rd, 2013 1:02 pm

    Bennie & Bernard,
    I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I have already been down this road myself with my own father, and its a very heartbreaking thing to go through. Its been five years and it still seems like yesterday! Take care of your mother, she is one of the sweetest persons I have ever known!

    I wish we could all go back to those days when we attended church together, when everyone was still with us. Things were so simple and great back then! I will be praying for your family.

  3. Jean on May 23rd, 2013 10:45 am

    We loved Brother Porter. he always made us feel so welcome at his church. May GOD bless you family, he will be waiting for you on the other side. Heaven is going to be so wonderful

  4. Amy Hanks Caum on May 22nd, 2013 7:43 am

    To Bennie and Bert……. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, especially so close on the heels of your previous heartbreak. I did not know your Dad, but if you judge a
    man by his children, he raised good and decent gentlemen, you know it was
    trait he himself had.

    My prayers will be with you in the days ahead.

  5. family on May 22nd, 2013 6:48 am

    RIP Uncle Robert. You will be greatly miss love and miss you always

  6. southern mill & supply on May 21st, 2013 8:47 am

    WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE . GOD BLESS YOU ALL . WITH LOVE AND PRAYER FROM ALL OF US AT SOUTHERN MILL AND SUPPLY.

  7. Hilda Caraway Malone on May 21st, 2013 6:42 am

    Betty, I’m sorry to hear of your loss, I pray God gives you strength to make it through this hard time,your dad loved the Lord and we know he is with Him now.God bless you and your family . Love you!

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