Charles R. Porter

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Charles R. Porter, age 89, of Plainfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Born Oct. 25, 1923 in Parke County, he was the son of Charles M. and Effie (Bain) Porter.

He was a graduate of Union Township High School in Bellmore.

He married Doris (Philabaum) Porter, and she preceded him in death.

Charles had worked at Allison Transmission, Plant 3, in Speedway and was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his son, Robert W. (Sandi) Porter of Coatesville; daughter, Deb Pryor of Owensboro, Ky.; three grandchildren, Tricia (Josh) Abdon, Tim (Judy) Porter, and Aaron Pryor; eight great-grandchildren, Nick, Jayden and Nolan Remsburg, Olivia, Jarred and Robert Porter, Sara Roberts and Chase Abdon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; a granddaughter, Tamara Remsburg; a great-grandson, Taylor Roberts; five brothers and a sister.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May15 at Portland Mills Cemetery in Parke County with Pastor Perry Mager officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Ronald McDonald House, 435 Limestone St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.