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In Memory of
James R. Porter
1929 - 2016
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
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Dianna Ryan posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your all's loss. Jim was a true gentleman that radiated love and happiness any time you saw him. I always loved to talk to him about his beautiful flowers. I'm sure he will be greatly missed but what a wonderful addition to God's garden.
Sincerely,
Dianna Ryan
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Lira Family posted a condolence
Friday, April 29, 2016
Loved the video tribute. It clearly showed what a warm, loving and gregarious person uncle Jim really was. Our heart felt prayers go out to aunt Mary Helen, Rebecca, Jaime and the rest of the family members at this time. He will be missed.
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Brad Ferguson posted a condolence
Friday, April 29, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember Jim so well! Always smiling and overall awesome man. Jamie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. He will be truly missed!!!
Brad Ferguson
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Danny Shultz posted a condolence
Friday, April 29, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jim. He was one of the finest men I ever met. He loved Jesus and I can just imagine the celebration in heaven! My prayers and love are with the family at this time.
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Dawn Bruno posted a condolence
Thursday, April 28, 2016
I am so sorry for you loss and will keep you in my prayers. The staff of HCAV is thinking of you at this time.
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mike snavely lit a candle
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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Mary Helen & Family, So sorry to learn of Jim's passing....You all will be in our thoughts & prayers...with sympathy, Teresa & Mike
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Scott and Brenda White lit a candle
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
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Our love and prayers are with you and your family. We are blessed to know you as our Aunt and to have shared many times with you and Uncle Jim. We love you dearly.
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Larry & Teresa Davis posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Rebecca, Larry, Kelsey and James - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent...as we know so well. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in his arms and give comfort and courage in the days ahead. We love you!
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Emma Nelson Reynolds posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Rebecca n all the family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort at this time
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Ellen Lawson lit a candle
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Ellen Lawson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Jamie I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
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Michelle Jones posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you all
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Anita McGlothlin gibson lit a candle
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Anita McGlothlin gibson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Kirk and I extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to family and friends of Jim. He was truly a sweet and kind man and we will always be grateful for knowing him and working with him. May your hearts be filled with peace and comfort at this very sad time.
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Betty Elmore posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We will remember him and his contagious smile always
Don & Betty
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Kim Shellnutt posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Aunt Mary Helen, Rebecca, Jamie and their families - I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Jim. He is one of the single most fun and enjoyable adults I know in this family - yes, smile when you read that. He was always a joy to be around. So many memories and all of them sweet. This world lost a beautiful soul. My deepest sympathies to all of you during this sad time. Much love and admiration- Kim Shellnutt and family.
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Pat Newberry posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
I am so sad for the loss of your loved one. I worked with Jim at the Wytheville Hospital in the early 70s. He was a fine man of great integrity. He was friendly to absolutely everyone and always has that big smile on his face. I know without a doubt, that all if your family will miss him so very much. All of the photos of your family are wonderful!! God bless you with his wonderful peace now and always.
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John Claypool lit a candle
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Pappaw Jim,
Words can't express how much you've meant to me all these years. You've been my second best friend (Jamie's always my best friend) the whole time I've known you. You've forgotten more about being a great dad, husband, son, and Pappaw than any of us will ever know. You've taught me a lot about humility, love, being a dad, and being there for my family.
Over the years I can't begin to count the number of times I've been so thankful to have you to turn to for advice or just to have you lend me your ear to blow off steam when things were bothering me. I'll never forget the trips we made to Hollybrook hauling enough mulch to sink a battleship. I'll always remember you picking on me because I liked Fords instead of Chevrolets. Most importantly though, I'm so thankful for a father-in-law I loved, respected, trusted, and admired. You always treated me as a son more so than a son-in-law. You accepted me into your family and you accepted Ryan as if he were your own flesh and blood.
I've often shared with friends that all the money in the world couldn't buy better in-laws than you and Mary Helen and it's true. You always encouraged me, backed my decisions, gave me sound advice if I was about to mess up, and helped me through so many tough times.
You and Mary Helen gave me the greatest gift I've ever received in Jamie. She is the love of my life, the sunshine that brightens my darkest days, an amazing mom, and my single best friend and biggest cheerleader.
Most importantly though is that you set the standard for all of us when it comes to our personal relationship with Christ and our walk with God. I am so thankful that I received my call to serve as a deacon while you were still with us.
We all know that God knows it already but he called one of his most precious angels home with him Saturday. This family and community have a huge void in them right now but heaven just got a lot brighter. Your infectious smile and amazing personality are awaiting us and I can't wait to see you again. We'll kick back with a sweet tea, not worry about the caffeine, and laugh until our sides hurt.
I love you buddy and I miss you terribly
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Brian Campbell and Lois Wade Porter posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Please accept our condolences on the loss of a husband, father and grandfather... I am C.L. "Lindy" Porter's youngest son and regretfully, I did not get to know Jim. I would have liked to...I know he was a good, Christian man with love for his family, church and community. My heart goes out to each of you and our prayers are with you during this time. Heaven gained another saint when Jim passed....
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Brenice posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
When we lose someone to death it is a sad time for families. We learn from the Bible that Jehovah is not the cause of death.-Job 34:10. Romans 5:12 teaches that all of us inherited death from Adam. Even though we die we have hope of living again in a beautiful paradise on earth in which sickness and death will be gone forever. -Acts 24:15; Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:4
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Bonnie, Katie, and Clayton Wright posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Mrs. Mary Helen, Jamie and family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jim was a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
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Fran and Clayton Horne posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you, Mary Helen, and the family.
Jim was a true southern gentleman and a friend to all who met him. He had that gift of sincerity
and an easy smile. Fran has such fond memories of him when they worked at WCCH.
May God bless you and help to ease your sorrow.
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david nelson lit a candle
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Cheryl and Bryan Walker posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Paisley ties and smiles are sweet and cherished memories of Jim. What an honor to have known and be befriended by this lovely man. Love to his precious family. Cheryl and Bryan
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Marsha armbrister posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2016
So sorry to learn of Mr jims passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all his family
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SYLVIA AND GARY SADLER posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2016
Mary Helen and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was always smiling and loved to get a good joke on anybody. He worked hard at WCCH and was always busy. I pray for GOD to give you comfort during this time. God Bless you all. Sylvia and Gary Sadler
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Peggy Bradbery posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2016
Sincere sympathies and prayers for the family. Mr. Porter was a warm, smiley and happy person every time we met. He will surely be missed.
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Joe & Marena Patterson lit a candle
Monday, April 25, 2016
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Sharon Reed lit a candle
Monday, April 25, 2016
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JB Reed Jr posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2016
You will be missed. I will always remember how you never met a stranger. Always waving to everyone you encountered. Rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all of the family.
JB
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Rody & Cheryl Broome posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2016
Jim was a wonderful Christian, husband, father, grandfather & uncle. His cheerful personality will be missed!
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Cindy Bradberry posted a condolence
Sunday, April 24, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss! I will miss him so much! Mr. Porter touched my heart. I was so blessed to sit with this special person! He will be missed. I will never forget him!
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