J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Porter, Charles H.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Charles H. “Buck” Porter, 71, of Chester, died of complications following surgery at MCV on October 31, 2006. Born August 4, 1935, in Matoaca, Virginia, he was the son of the late Grover and Virginia Porter. He was also predeceased by his brother, William C. Porter. He is survived by his wife Shelby D. Porter; son Matthew (wife, Dawn) of Bynum, NC; daughter Whitney of Chesterfield; grandchildren Glenn and Caroline Porter; sisters Jean P. Mingloski of Colonial Heights and Margaret Ann Middleton of Florida; brother Alvin G. Porter of Matoaca; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Porter, an Emory and Henry graduate, was a retired middle school counselor for Chesterfield County Public Schools. He was a very active member of the Chester Kiwanis Club for 25 years and the Republican Party for many years. He was a member of the Matoaca United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Road Chester, VA on Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

I was so sorry to hear about Buck. Mary Lucy called me to tell me the news. I was one of Bucks students at Salem Middle. I will never forget him coming up behind me and taking his fingers and smearing my glasses up. He was a very nice man and a true funny guy. My husband and I both will miss him. Sandy Wheeler

Posted by: Buck Porter at November 3, 2006 11:50 AM

Shelby,
Our heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. Buck was such a "fun" and great guy!! We can never know all that you are feeling but plese know that our love and thoughts will continue to be with you all.
Betty Marsh, retired counselor

Posted by: Betty Marsh at November 3, 2006 11:44 AM

Whitney &Family ,

I am sorry for the loss of you dad. My condolences go with you all. I pray that you will feel comfort and strength from family and friends and know that God will never leave you. God is holding you all in his loving hands. I pray that you dad's memories will be instilled in your hearts and his love for you is always there. Take one day at a time. God's grace and mercy will shelter you all.

Posted by: Barbara Hill at November 3, 2006 09:11 AM

Whitney & Family

I am so very sorry for your loss, and if I can help you out in any way please let me know. You, your Family and Friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Ken Lyons at November 2, 2006 07:34 PM

Shelby & Family,

Our hearts are saddened to hear about Buck, and our thoughts and prayers are with you, Matthew, Whitney, and the entire family.

John, Jane, Jeri, Justin, John, Jr.,& the entire Baskerville Family

Posted by: John & Jane Baskerville at November 2, 2006 03:59 PM

Shelby and Family,

I am so saddened by the loss of Buck. Not only was Buck a great Republican worker,he was also my middle school guidance counselor. This community will never be the same with him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
Carey Allen Brace

Posted by: Carey Allen Brace at November 2, 2006 09:57 AM

Shelby:

I was saddened to read of Buck's death in yesterday's newspaper. I have many fond memories of Buck at Salem Middle School, where he provided me and other teachers help working out problems with students. He was always willing to take time to listen and provide words of wisdom.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rosemary League

Posted by: Rosemary League at November 2, 2006 08:06 AM

We were so sorry to hear of Buck's passing. Our
thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends.

Buck was one of my patients at Petersburg General
years ago---a real nice patient.

With sympathy, Judi & Alex Heggie

Posted by: Judi & Alex Heggie at November 1, 2006 08:09 PM

Whitney and The Whole Porter Family.

You are in our thoughts. Chris and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Melody

Posted by: Melody & Chris Morton at November 1, 2006 04:26 PM

Whitney & Family,
Our prayers continue for you, your family and your father's friends. It's so hard to loose a parent, but comforting to know he is home with God. I had friends when I was growing up in Matoaca and I know what a strong community of fellowship they have at Matoaca United Methodist Church. Lean of these friends and find comfort and peace. Mary

Posted by: Mary Y. Mismas at November 1, 2006 01:02 PM

Buck's 30 year service with the Kiwanis Club of Chester (1979-1980 Kiwanian-of-the-Year) will never be forgotten. We have lost a truly great man who was so giving to our community.

Posted by: Tom Williams at November 1, 2006 11:24 AM