Elder Joseph D. Porter Senior affectionally know as “Porter” passed away at his home in Portsmouth Virginia September 3, 2021. He lived to be 84 years young. Porter was born on April 22, 1937 in Woodland North Carolina to Willie Mae and Spurgeon Porter. He lived most of his life in Portsmouth Virginia.
Porter was widowed by his first wife Vivian Moore Porter and was survive by his second wife Martha Ann Porter whom he lived to love for more than 31 years.
Porter lived his life doing what he loved, Long Hual Truck Driver for more than 61 years. His biggest passion above all things was his family and serving as the Pastor for more than 10 years at New Hope Christian Center located at 2113 Elm Ave, Portsmouth Virginia.
Porter was a charismatic, fun, loving people person. He never met a stranger. He had a smile that can brighten any room and lift your spirit. He never missed a opportunity to share a good dad joke.
If he wasn’t sharing a story about how good God is, he was talking about one of his 26 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and/or his only great-great grandson Kemari. He left no one out, he had stories about and a love for his host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Porter is survived by his wife Martha Ann Porter and seven children Bonita Graham (Kenneth), Julian Porter Sr. (Lisa), Angela Roberts (Barry), Verdell Porter, Jacklin Hyater (Darryl), Cornell Holt (Armethia), and Sharonda Scott (Ronald). He was preceded in death by 3 of his children, Pam, Joe Jr., and Vivian, 3 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Porter was the baby but he took care of all his brothers and sisters. His infinite wisdom and contagious smile will greatly be missed by all.
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Wayne & Phyllis Hinton says
September 8, 2021 at 11:18 amMan …I Loved you from the moment we first met..You were an inspiration in my life..Enjoy your Heavenly Home my brother..We will miss you…Much Love❤ Elder…
Vivian and Earl Gaskins says
September 8, 2021 at 12:47 pmDeepest sympathy to the Porter family. May the love of God spread His wings upon all of you in this time of sorrow. Special love to my Sister in Love Angela
Denise Anderson says
September 8, 2021 at 4:40 pmMy Uncle J, Death May taken you away from us, but you’ll always remain in our hearts. I love you for the wisdom, the love and the voice of reason when things got crazy. You will be missed. Your girlfriend and niece. Denise Porter Anderson 💔🥰
Alfred, Mary Lee, Terhan, Bobo Elliott says
September 9, 2021 at 12:48 amIt’s hard to write or think when tears cloud your vision & you have a migraine from grief. My brother in law, the rock of the family. No words can explain the void we feel!! We love you always!
JoVerna Chambers says
September 9, 2021 at 11:10 amI send my most heart felt condolences for the lost of your beloved husband Mr. Porter. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You are in my heart and prayers.
Adrien and Calvin Satterwhite says
September 9, 2021 at 12:26 pmSending my a heart felt condolences to the Porter family so for your loss Elder Porter was a very kind person who love people very loving and caring he will be missed
Carla Rogers says
September 9, 2021 at 5:40 pmUncle Porter you will truly be missed. I loved your joking spirit you always kept us laughing. You and Grandma Della together was a duo all by yourselves. Just found out today our lord took you home. RIP love you!!
Evangelist Deborah Jennings Peebles says
September 9, 2021 at 8:46 pmTo Sister Porter words can not express how my heart is feeling right now. The fellowship services we all were apart of gave us nothing but love love love. May Elder Joseph and Elder Ray Jennings, Elder Q.Porter and Bishop Willie Porter and Elder Thomas Woodhouse. Fellowship in heaven as we did down here on earth. They all are truly missed. But one day we shall all meet again love you ❤❤