Jimmy was born January 1, 1947, in Croweburg, Kansas. He was raised by his Grandmother Grace Porter (deceased), Aunt Mildred (deceased), and Uncle Slim Caldwell (deceased). He was a veteran and served in The United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He remained active in the military until he retired.
He is survived by: his wife, Mary; daughter, Debbie (Darin) Bell; grandsons: James (Allyson) Bell with their children, Bradley and Madilyn, Douglas (Diana) Bell with their children, Calliope and Thaddeus, Jacob (Abigail) Bell with their children, Tucker, Leon, Wyatt; and baby girl, Tyler with daughter Sofia.
He is preceded in death by: his twin sister, Gracie Marie and his father, James Porter.
A Visitation with family present will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita, KS, 67209. Funeral Service will take place Saturday, July 29, 2023, 1:00 PM at Central Community Church, 6100 W Maple St, Wichita, KS, 67209 with interment to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of Love,11800 W. Hwy 54, Wichita, Ks 67209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the Porter family.
