Darnell Porter

“Hi daddy, I’m just calling to check on you!” Is how I greeted you each time I called you – yes to check to make sure that you were okay, but mainly, I wanted to hear your voice. Even though the distance between us was over 1,000 miles apart, it was in your voice, that I was greeted by your big warm hug at the start of each phone call.

During our phone calls, you & I talked about the weather in Chicago compared to Tampa. You told funny stories, which I enjoyed to hear; simply to hear your laughter and picture your smile. You talked sports – which I’m going to be honest and confess, by telling you daddy, that I knew nothing of the sport teams or events that you were speaking about, but nevertheless, in order to keep the conversation going, I would agree with everything that you were saying – I have to admit, it was my way of being selfish, due to I never wanted our phone calls to end.

Daddy, on February 10, 2021 at 6:20pm (CST), our lines of communication ended. This is the day & time daddy that you became an angel. The painful thought of never being able to speak to you or see you again, had me questioning God – I found myself asking the question, why was my daddy taken away from me? Daddy, why did you leave me at the snap of a finger? No final touch, no final hug, no final kiss on the cheek…but most of all no final exchange of the words ‘I Love You.’

Through all of the emotions which I am experiencing, I’ve come to realize not to question God. It took me a minute, but I now understand daddy, that you, as the man of the household stepped in front of your family, your loved ones, in order to protect us from the evil virus known as Covid-19. You shielded us from harm daddy, like a brave knight protecting his kingdom. For this I LOVE YOU, and you will always be remembered as a hero.

Rest in peace daddy, you fought a courageous battle and won – well done! As God is now comforting you, by wrapping his wings around you and protecting you from any harm & pain – Just know daddy, that I too have my arms wrapped around you.

God, I’m asking that you please keep the communication lines between my daddy and I open. As I look to the sky, just know God that I will be calling my dad to say – “Hi daddy, it’s me Donna, I’m just calling to check on you.”

Love you Daddy,

Donna

Received in God’s Kingdom

Sunrise March 29, 1941

Sunset February 10, 2021

Darnell Porter 79, was born on March 29, 1941 in Tupelo, MS unto Eddie Porter and Ruby Lee Cherry.

Darnell transitioned to be with the Lord on February 10, 2021, following a strenuous battle with Covid-19.

Darnell’s memory will be cherished by his wife Nancy Porter and four children – Gwendolyn Carr, Audrey Glasper, Donna Allen & Darren Porter; Two Son-in-Laws – Robintino Allen and Kenneth Carr;

Eight grandchildren – Darryl Richardson, Jr, Dominique Richardson, Dionne Richardson, Epiphany Porter, Steven Lawson, Alisheun Lawson, Malik Carr & Iman Carr

Five great grandchildren – Logan Porter, Da`liyah Green, Domarius Green, Devon Knighten, Jackie Lawson; One great great-granddaughter Nami Celice Carr; Nieces, Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

In these difficult times the family is unable to provide an in-person ceremony to properly honor Darnell’s life. There will instead be a 30-minute virtual viewing on February 18, 2021 from 3pm to 3:30pm CST – 4pm to 4:30 EST.

Thank you for honoring and celebrating Darnell’s life with us.