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James Porter

January 2, 1947 — January 7, 2023

Porter, James Edward, 76, passed away Saturday, January 7th, 2023. He was born January 2nd, 1947 to Raymond and Mary Porter, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.


James is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy, siblings; Peggy Bricker, Ruth Ann Sheets; great-grandchildren, Chase Crawford and Jimmy McGuire. He is survived by his three daughters, Raynell McGuire, Julynn Dillard, Jamie McKee; sister, Virginia (Kenneth) Biddle; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way.


Visitation: Friday, January 13th, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at Smith Family Mortuary 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037.


Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. www.smithfamilymortuaries.com





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