In Remembrance Of
Walter Porter
Walter Porter, 65 of Smithville, MO passed away, Thursday February 7, 2013.
He was born on August 7, 1947 to Dewey and Nellie (Erwin) Porter in Smithville, MO where he grew up and graduated high school. Walter farmed in Smithville. He loved playing with his dog, Rinnie.
Walter was a long time member of Family Worship Center of Smithville and served as the church custodian. He had the joy of participating on two missions trips to build churches. His first trip out of the country was to El Tambo, Ecuador, a town high in the Andes Mountains. His second trip was to Bogota, Colombia. During both trips Walter made lasting friendships with his American team members, and with the folks he met in Ecuador and Colombia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Rebecca Porter Mueller.
Walter is survived by his sister, Donna Cummings and husband Dennis; brother-in-law, J.R. Mueller; nieces and nephews, Denny Cummings, Willie Cummings, Karen Cummings, and Jeffery Cummings.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday., February 11th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Smithville Memorial Cemetery
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16 comments
diane hamaker
So sorry to hear about this. walter was a loved member of the community and will miss him greatly. will miss him at orschelns. he was always there to help you and always a friendly face. also will miss him and his buddy coming in to eat each sunday at the dinner bell. he was a great guy.
Rod and Paula Hutton
Walter will be greatly missed by our family. He was truly a dear sweet man with a kind heart.
Bob & Lila Hutton
We will miss seeing you at our station in Eagleville, and at the Orscheln store in Bethany. Just know that you had lots of friends here that cared about you. We know that you are safe now & lovingly taken care of in Heaven. R.I.P. Walter.
mary graham
Walter was a very nice man, he will be deeply missed.
Tana Kinder
Rest in peace now Walter..
Tana Kinder
Rest in peace now Walter.. we will miss see ing you around town….
Dixie Wilcoxson
My late husband, Bob, and I thought a
lot of Walter. He will be missed by many friends in this community.
Dan & Michelle Wallace
Walter was a very sweet man. Heaven gained another angel.
Anna Allen
Mike and katie smith
we will miss Walter. He had such an impact on so many in our community. He was a humble simple man that truly loved The Lord. Our Kids thought the world of him. They would have done anything for him. Our sympathy to all of the family
Billy McChesney
Walter you where a good neighbor and will be sadly missed
Ron and Susan Gibson
Just want the family of Walter Porter to know that he will be missed by people in this community.. Our family thought he was pretty special. He leaves a legacy that none of us will ever forget. His love for the Lord helps us all to know that he is at peace in heaven!!!
Bill and Sandra Heyle
Walter will be missed with his Christian witness. Wherever he was at, whatever he was doing – always a smile!
Thank you Walter, for being you.
Ron and Susan Gibson
Thank You Walter for the legacy that you have left to our family and so many others. You will be missed by all of us who knew you. Your commitment to the Lord helps us all to be at peace knowing that you have gone to your heavenly home.
Jesse, Becky, Caeleb & Maesen Weller
So sorry for your loss. Walter was a dear friend and will be missed. He was a kind and sincere to everyone he met.
Dannie & Beverly Summers