of Mountain Home, AR
April 3, 1950 - January 17, 2023
Mr. John P. Porter, 72, of Mountain Home, AR, Passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
He was born April 3, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Arnold and Eva ( Boddy) Porter.
John married his loving wife Linda on December 20, 1969 and they were married for 53 years.
He was a member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War. He was a baseball umpire and loved the Dodgers.
John is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; one son, Raphael John Porter of Fayetteville, AR; three daughters, Noel S. Porter, Dr. Rene' (Dr. Alan) Diamond both of Fayetteville, AR and April Anne Maddock of Mountain Home; four grandchildren, Carrie, Samuel, Solomon and Scarlett and two great grandchildren, Cayde and Casey.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Eva Porter.
A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00, service is at 11:00am with Brother Ken Burton officiating, Burial will follow in Mountain Home Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at 870-425-2161.
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11 Condolence(s)
Jeff & Elaina Treat
Monday, January 23, 2023
John was a sweet man and will be greatly missed. Thoughts & prayers for all the family.
Karen and William Kimbriel
Monday, January 23, 2023
Linda and family, sorry for your loss. We thought the world of John. He always had a smile and kind word for us. He will be missed. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jeannie Aumman
Saturday, January 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was so kind and patient training my dog Sassy. I did not know him well but I do know he was a child of Christ and followed His lead. Blessings and peace to the family. Jeannie Aumann
Coleen Wilson
Friday, January 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Yor family is in my prayers.
Coleen Wilson
George Toney
Thursday, January 19, 2023
I'm going to really miss you my friend and you are going to be missed.
Kathy Ducker
Thursday, January 19, 2023
John was such a wonderful, kind person. I was so sad to hear of his passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Glen and Nelda Davenport
Thursday, January 19, 2023
We’re so sad to hear of John’s passing. We Remember John as a kind-courteous-Honest-Joy filled Christian Man. Many wonderful memories of Him and his Family
Love and Prayers to his Family
Toni and Mike Fisher
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Mike and I remember John fondly as a tennis player. Was always nice to those he played with and nice off the court. We are sorry for your loss, Linda and family.
Mary Setzer
Thursday, January 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Davenport
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Dear Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a nice person. My love and sympathy to all. God bless you .
June Scott
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
David and I want to extend our sympathy to the family. John was a very good and kind man,who loved God, his family and his fellow man. He will most certainly be missed.