Mr. Porch was born September 30, 1933 and was the son of the late Rev. Geter and Lucille Winkler Porch.
He was married to the former Ruby Walters who preceded him in death in 2004.
He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a Nationwide Agent from 1958 to 1997 and received many awards during his career. He was a R.A. leader in the Baptist Church for many years. He witnessed to many young boys taking them camping and putting on cooking demonstrations. Mr. Porch was also a great lover of baseball. He coached the Babe Ruth league and American Legion for many years. His other interests were spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his great grandchild.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Dennis Porch
Mr. Porch is survived by two sons: Randy Porch and his wife Marcia of Winter Park, Fla. and Mike Porch and his wife Mary Faye of Statesville, two daughters: Tammy Porch Campbell of Statesville and Sherry Moehling of Hilton Head, S.C., two brothers: Bruce Porch of Siler City, N.C. and Lewis Porch of Loveland, Okla., one sister: Alice Yow of Apex, N.C. grandchildren: Mandy Crider, Adam Campbell, Christine Moehling, Nicholas Porch and Savannah Porch and one great grandchild; Zachary Crider.
Funeral services celebrating LaMarr's life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at South River Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Whicker officiating. Interment will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens with military honors accorded at the graveside by the Iredell County Veterans Council Burial Detail. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church.
For those who prefer memorials may be given to Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or to South River Baptist Church, 2659 S. Chipley Ford Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or to Iredell County Kidney Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family on line at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for LaMarr Porch.
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