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Paul Wayne Porter

15 May, 1949 – 28 March, 2021
IN THE CARE OF

Drum Funeral Home-Hickory

Paul Wayne Porter, 71, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at his residence.

Born May 15, 1949 in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late James Oscar Porter and Hessie Mae Dancy Porter. He was a dedicated family man as well as dedicated to life-long service retiring with 36 years of service from both the United States Navy and Civil Service as a Targets System Specialist.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Deborah “Debbie” Turnbill Porter; daughter, Tia Porter Richards and husband Mark of Suffolk, VA; son, Jeffrey Mark Porter and wife Melinda of Huntersville, NC; brothers, Jerry Porter, Dale Porter and Eddie Porter; sisters, Rebecca Porter and Rita Hubbard; granddaughters, Ashlee Jordan Heath, Alicia Chandler Porter, and Alyssa Jenna Heath as well as many other extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on at 12:00 noon Thursday, April 1, 2021 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with Pastor John Moore officiating.

Condolences may be sent to the Porter family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

Drum Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Hickory is serving the Porter family.

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FAMILY

James Oscar PorterFather (deceased)

Hessie Mae Dancy PorterMother (deceased)

Deborah "Debbie" Turnbill PorterWife of 51 years

Tia Porter Richards and husband MarkDaughter and Son-in-Law

Jeffrey Mark Porter and wife MelindaSon and Daughter-in-Law

Jerry PorterBrother

Dale PorterBrother

Eddie PorterBrother

Rebecca PorterSister

Rita HubbardSister

Ashlee Jordan HeathGranddaughter

Alicia Chandler PorterGranddaughter

Alyssa Jenna HeathGranddaughter

as well as many other extended family and friends.

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