Robert Edward Porter

Mr. Robert Edward Porter, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Mr. Robert was born on November 12, 1930 in Baton Rouge to parents Walter and Rosa Porter. He attended Southern University and was a Food Service Specialist at LSU and baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on November 29, 1981 and became a High Priest and President of the Sunday school and worked in the Baton Rouge Temple for 7 years.

Mr. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Helen E. Porter; daughters, Robin Porter, Sharon Porter-Cable; son, Gerald Porter Sr.; god-daughter, Debra Mills; grandchild, Bria N. Campbell and as close as a daughter could be, Laura Young.

Preceded in death by parents, Walter Van and Rosa lea Porter; brother, Lloyd Ray Porter; sister, Rita Porter grandmother, Lilly Price and son, Robert E. Porter Jr.

Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Due to Covid-19, funeral services will be private.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Landmark South Nursing Home for their compassionate care for our loved one throughout the past few years.