Mr. Billy A. Porter, Sr., 66 passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 in the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, VA.
He had been a resident of Glade Spring, VA and served in Tennessee National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Carol Porter.
Survivors include his sons, Billy A. Porter, Jr., Saltville, VA, Charles Jay Porter, Lenoir, NC, his brother, George C. Porter, Atlanta, GA, his sister, Kay Porter, Kingsport, TN, his grandchildren, Heather, Elisha, Cody and Jody Porter.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Stillwell, Dewayne Stillwell, Larry Thomas, Doug Hicks, Cody Porter, Roger Thomas, Jamie Rhea, Joel Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Stillwell, Darrell Hicks, Russell Stillwell, Jr., Bobby Hess, Christopher McGhee and Jim Mazza.
A special thanks to Missy Mazza and other family members that cared for Mr. Porter.
There will be no visitation in the funeral home. Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.