James R. Porter

James R. Porter, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away at his residence on Monday, January 21, 2013. James was born on July 5, 1930 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late William Thomas Porter and Mabel Annabelle Cornell Porter. James was a retired operating engineer with Local # 18 Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his companion of thirty-four years, married the last eight years, Wilma Traylor Porter of Gallipolis, one daughter Brenda Porter, of Gallipolis, grandson Jackie Stegall of Wellston, great granddaughter Alexis Stegall of Middleport, step-son Jerry (Tonya) Traylor of Rodney, step-daughters Regina Eskew of Tennessee and Sharon (Raymond) Pauley of Proctorville, step-grandsons Adam (Beth) Traylor of Bidwell and Brian Harold, Jr., of Tennessee, step-granddaughters Heidi Coffman of Tennessee, Brooklynne Pauley of Proctorville, step-great grandson Aiden Traylor of Bidwell, and step great granddaughter Raelynne Traylor of Bidwell; Sisters Violet Jeffers of Gallipolis, and Ernestine “Tennie” Henry of Gallipolis, and a brother Paul Dean Porter of Crown City, Former wife June Porter of Gallipolis; a special friend Don Kingery of Crown City, and a special pet dog Smokey. James was preceded in death by three brothers, Vernon Kuhn, Bill Kuhn and Ralph Porter. Funeral services will be 1 pm Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Chapel Cemetery. There will not be any calling hours in accordance with his wishes. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.