of Bryant, AR
February 20, 1947 - September 24, 2021
Michael Finley Porter, 74, of Bryant, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Friday, September 24, 2021, after a chronic illness. He was born February 20, 1947, to Beecher and Dorethy Porter in Antigo, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Beecher Finley Porter, and his grandson, Joshua Grant. He is survived by his mother, Dorethy Jene Porter and wife of 37 years, Sandra Kay Porter. Daughters: Cathie Grider (Audie), Denise Patrick (Jeff) and Sheri Green. Granddaughters: Erin Chism (Brad), Lindsey Landers (Josh) and Emma Orman (Gray). Great-grandchildren: Alexis Landers, Korben Landers, Cooper Chism, Collins Chism, Harper Landers and Cutter Chism. Siblings: Linda McCullough (Rene), James Porter (Kris), Judy Turner (Steve), Marilyn Tidrick (Tom), David Porter (Vicky), Becky Porter (John) and many special nieces and nephews.
Mike was a Chaplain's Assistant in the Vietnam War. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas where he was very active in his Sunday School Class. He retired from IBT after a 30-year career as Regional Sales Manager. After retirement he enjoyed a new venture in Construction Management. Mike was a man full of faith, love and integrity, and was very devoted to his family and friends. He referred to his loving wife as ''His Angel'' and treasured all their years together. Mike was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the entire VA staff for their care of Mike over the years. A special thank you is extended to the nurses and doctors in the Surgical ICU for their compassion and care to Mike and our family.
Services will be under the direction of Roller Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas. A Celebration of Live will follow at 2:00 p.m.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com