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Mr. Larry Don Porter, 76, of Salem passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Continue Care Hospital in Paducah.
Larry was a United States Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church and the Burna American Legion Post #217. He was a heavy equipment operator by trade. He enjoyed fishing, bird hunting and horses.
Larry is survived by; sons, Chad (Tracy) Porter of Paducah and Cory Porter of Salem; mother, Melva Porter of Salem; sisters, Fleshia Birk of Hampton and Mitzi Vaughn of Salem; brothers, Greg (Jenny) Dae of Hampton and Tim (Lisa) Porter of Eustis, Fl.; grandchildren Emma Porter, Camron Porter and Chance Porter.
Larry was preceded in death by; wife, Sandra Porter; father, Leon Dae and sister, Shari Ruschmeyer.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1PM in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services, with Bro. Chris Clarke and Bro. Matt Grimes officiating.
Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 AM until the funeral hour in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
American Legion Post# 217, PO Box 70, Burna, KY 42028.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com
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