Leslie "Sonny" Thomas Porterfield

of Yellville, AR

January 11, 1934 - December 3, 2010

Leslie Thomas "Sonny" Porterfield, age 76, of Yellville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2010, at his residence. He was born to Leslie Erskin and Nancy India (Sugg) Porterfield January 11, 1934 in Cave City, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Cloyce Porterfield; his sisters, Willine Robbins, Pauline Williams, Rita Porterfield; and his step-mother, Evelyn Porterfield.

Sonny was a former resident of Salinas, California where he was a forklift operator for Merritt Packing Company for many years. He enjoyed whittling, telling jokes and stories that started with "When I was a little girl....." to his granddaughters.

Sonny is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Porterfield-Gairson; three granddaughters, Rikki Moon, Danielle Gairson and Johannah Gairson; his great-granddaughter, Loranna Huffman; his step-brother, Bobby Earnestand; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.

Graveside services was Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Cave City Cemetery in Cave City, Arkansas, with Frank Daniels officiating.



Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison,  AR 72601
12/9/2010 at 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Service
Graveside Service
Cave City Cemetery
West South Street
Cave City,  AR 72521
12/10/2010 at 11:00am

Cemetery/Interment
Cave City Cemetery
West South Street
Cave City, AR 72521

Memorial Contributions
Legacy Hospice of North Arkansas
215 North Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com