Obit: David Porter, 1959, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Karen Reaves Moss, 948 Vintage Drive, Kenner, LA 70065
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David Porter, Obit June 11, 1959, Winn Parish Enterprise

Last Rites For David Porter Held Here Wednesday

David Porter, 58, of Shreveport, brother of Howard A. Porter ow Winnfield,
died in a Shreveport hospital early Tuesday after a heart attack following a
serious illness.  He was born in Grant parish, but spent his earlier years in
Winnfield, moving from here about 30 years ago.

Last rites were conducted at the First Baptist Church,Winnfield, at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, with the pastor, Dr. W. L. Holcomb officiating.  Burial was in the
Garden of Memories cemetery.

Acting as pallbearers were John Porter, Harmon Porter, Riley Creel, E.J.
Buchanan, A.E. Garris and Mr. Parish.

A retired painting contractor, he was a member of the Baptist Church, Masonic
Lodge and the Shriners.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Brady Porter, and three grandchildren all of
Shreveport; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Craven, of Ingleside, Texas; and one
brother, H. A. Porter of Winnfield.


(Submitted by Karen Reaves Moss, 948 Vintage Drive, Kenner, LA 70065,
RosyRoja@aol.com)