Name: Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park
Address: Shreveport, LA

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  Charles brings back many cherished childhood memories of when we were growing up in Cedar Grove.

may this candle bring u peace and comfort during this difficult time

Teresa, John, and Nicholas,
We are so sorry for your great loss, and regret we cannot be there to attend the funeral service.  Please know that we will be with you in thought and be praying for you all during this difficult time. We send our love.

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. 

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Charles E. Porterfield, Sr.  our “Brother-in-Arms”.   To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Charles.   And to Charles it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars while serving in the U.S. Navy.  Charles, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country.  You were a true friend.  We bid you a sad farewell.  You will be dearly missed from among our ranks.  Be at Ease.  Rest in Peace.
 
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Charles' family and loved ones.

Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Nick, sorry to hear about you Grandpa, know I'm praying for you and your family as you make you way through this time of sorrow working towards closure. He lives on through those left to cherish his memory. God bless.

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Charles Edward Porterfield Sr.

March 1, 1935 – August 7, 2013

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