James Henry Porter

Remembering James

James Henry Porter was born on March 25, 1951 in Crockett, Texas to the   parentage of James Earl Porter and Evelyn McHenry Porter.  He attended Crockett Elementary and Middle School and completed his studies at Ralph Bunche High School.

At an early age, James received Christ and was baptized under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Betty Shepherd.  He enjoyed music, dancing and reading.  For many years, he was involved with the local activity centers and group committees.  He worked at Vulcraft and the Lufkin Candy Factory.

On October 18, 2022, James entered eternal rest.  He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother (Celestine Porter), adoptive parents (Jack and Hattie Truss), sister (Evelyn Truss), daughter (LaWanda Porter Baker) and grandson (Joseph Lee    Allen, Jr.).

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Louise Robinson Porter;       children, Michelle Porter, James Henry Porter, Jr., Michael Ray Porter (Celina Fisher), Lasonya Porter, NaShonda Rachel (Byron Elam) and Pamela Porter Johnson (Otis); Sheambria Lopez, Shaquan Thompson, Christopher Porter, Michael Ray  Porter, Jr., Tanquinck Porter, DeMichael Porter, Erica Frances, Alexis Baker, Terrance Porter, Patrick White, Xavier Leonard; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Anthony Truss; sister, Yolanda   Porter; uncles, Jimmy Robinson and Wesley Robinson; aunts, Ghetti Williams and Louise Robinson; 4 nieces; 1 nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.

.

Viewing
BARKLEY MORTUARY
Friday, October 28, 2022
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
106 E BellCrockett, Texas 75835
Mask are required

Funeral Service
Good Shepherd Fellowship Church
Saturday, October 29, 2022
12:00 PM
401 S 7th StCrockett, Tx 75835
Mask are required

Burial Service
Union Prairie Cemetery
Saturday, October 29, 2022
1:30 PM
,

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Henry Porter, please visit our floral store.