Obituary of Russell Porter, Saline Co, AR

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Date: October 2006 -
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 - from Benton Courier Obit

James "Russell" Porter, 91, of Benton, formerly of Quitman, died
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006.

He was born April 18, 1915, in Cleburne County.

Mr. Porter lived in Quitman until five years ago, when he moved to
Benton to be closer to his daughter. He was a farmer, former Ward Body
Works employee and former employee of the Quitman School District. He was a
member of the United Methodist Church in Quitman, where he served for
several decades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beecher and Emma Porter; six
brothers; one sister; and one son-in-law.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lila Bettis; one daughter,
Joyce Fullington of Benton; one son, Hulon Porter and wife Helen of West
Helena; five granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Garner Porter of Cabot; and many lifelong
friends in the Cleburne County area.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at Quitman United Methodist
Church. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs. Arrangements
are under the directions of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. today at the church.