James Joseph Porter, 88 of Chicago was born February 21, 1930 in Oak Park and passed away December 7, 2018. James was the beloved husband of Jeanne Porter; loving father of Susan R. Porter, Joseph G. Porter, and Elizabeth Porter Soldani; cherished grandfather of Isabella E. Soldani, Sophia A. Soldani, and Claire J. Porter; dear brother of the late Joanne Porter Pendleton. While growing up in Kenilworth, IL Jim Porter was a state ranked swimmer for New Trier High School. He played football and enjoyed golf. After graduating from New Trier, he attended Williams College before joining the Marine Corps to fight in the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, he completed his studies closer to home earning a degree at Northwestern University in Evanston. He was an employee of Harris bank for over 40 years. He will be missed dearly by many. All services are private.