of Cabot, AR

July 19, 1936 - March 7, 2017

USAF MSGT Robert (Bob) Earl Porter, 80 born July 19, 1936 to parents Hobson and Irma Porter in Eclectic, Alabama, departed this life on March 7, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice Care, with his family by his side. His parents preceded him in death. He was Robert Earl to his mom, Shiney to family and friends in Alabama, Bob to his Arkansas family and friends and Poppa Bob to the grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Comaletta, daughters, Cathy (Charles) McCrotty, Bryant, Kelli Scott and furry friend Sadie, Cabot, son Kevin Scott, Concord, California, granddaughter Jessica (Josh) Vaughn, Benton, two grandsons, Chaz McCrotty, Benton, Joseph Scott, Phoenix, Arizona, great grandson Gavin Melton, Benton, a very special extended family of 3 sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, 1 nephew, 6 nieces, 7 great nephews, 10 great nieces and numerous relatives in Alabama. He was loved and will be missed by all.

Bob retired after 20 years, 6 months in USAF, serving in Korean and Vietnam wars. He enjoyed 4 years as a hunting guide in Germany and the travel involved. He received 3 medals while in the USAF, several high-performance awards in USAF as well as V.A. Hospital, retiring after 20 years of service. He was a member of VFW, Jacksonville and a great supporter of veterans. After these retirements, he worked 10 years at Hindman and Rebsamen Golf Courses.

Throughout his life he enjoyed racquetball, skeet, golf, hunting and fishing (received several trophies for each), camping and a cabin on the lake, anything that went fast, Bayliner and Bass Tracker Boats, 2 Honda Goldwing Motorcycles and a yearly vacation of 2 months at the beach in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts over the past 2 ½ months. He went peacefully and without pain. Many thanks to the Cabot Manor Nursing Home, their staff and to Arkansas Hospice at the Manor and at St. Vincent's Hospital. He received excellent care, for which his family is very grateful.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 12:00-1:00, with services to follow at 1:00, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy, AR., with burial at Bethesda Cemetery, Rose Bud, AR., with military honors. Service Officiant nephew, Matthew Barnett

Memorials may be made to Cabot Animal Shelter, 2951 S. 1st. St., Cabot, AR. 72023 or Arkansas Hospice, Little Rock, AR.

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