Cecil Monroe Porter

Mr. Porter was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 11, 1937, to the late Jacob and Nettie Brooks Porter. He loved worshiping and serving at Landmark Baptist Church. Mr. Porter always enjoyed a good game of rook, or being outside hunting or fishing, and loved buying and selling chickens. He loved going out to eat at Jimmy's or Joe's with his friends, and especially enjoyed eating sweets. Mr. Porter cherished the time he was able to spend with family, and will be missed by them.

Mr. Porter is survived by five children: Jan Stamey (Kenneth), Dale Porter (Patricia), Mark Porter (Carol), Stanley Porter (Lois), and Gina Stamey (Randy); nine grandchildren: Jeffery Porter (Kayla N.), Justin Porter, Wesley Porter (Erin), Kayla Porter, Kevin Poston (Nicole), Cody Reynolds, Aaron Porter (Lacey), and Schyler Allen; eleven great-grandchildren: Peyton Reynolds, Londyn Reynolds, Asher Reynolds, Carter Towe, Tegan Pack, Elery Pack, Riley Porter, Andi Porter, Jaxon Porter, Mason Poston, and Avery Poston; and one sister: Margaret Ann Crane.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Ann Porter; a son Cecil Monroe Porter Jr.;a granddaughter: Ashley Reynolds; five sisters: Lois Ridgeway, Frances Clark, Ethel Banks, Nancy Bryant, and Betty Davenport; and two brothers: J.M. Porter and Donnie Porter.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:15 AM on Saturday July 26, 2025, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Garden Room.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.