James “Jim” Edward Porter, moved to his heavenly home October 26, 2023, the anniversary date of his mothers passing.
Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 24, 1951. His father, Roy C. Porter, mother Bernice Swift and brother Kenneth W. Porter all passed previously and welcomed him home in heaven.
He leaves behind his companion of 6 years, Anne Haas of LeRoy, NY and his two daughters; Kellie Brink of Columbus, Ohio and Angela Lynn Porter of Clinton, Ohio; as well as the four grandchildren he adored, Kaitlyn, Hayden Aaleyah and Jaydon. Jim is also survived by sisters, Ellen (late David) Wood of East Bethany, NY, Debbie Claw of Canton, Ohio, Sharon (Lynn) Porter Wood of East Bethany, NY, Linda (Vince) Maurer and Patti (Pat) Moretti, both of Kentucky.
His hobbies were playing Beatles music on his guitar or keyboard and singing along. Jim was a stand-up comedian, always cracking jokes and making them up spontaneously. Although he attended the Batavia Lake Plains Dialysis Unit, Jim kept everyone there laughing. His friends and staff there will miss his uplifting personality.
Jim was an avid Browns fan (proudly wearing his leather Cleveland Browns jacket). He played football himself at Dalton High School in Ohio, as well as Rittman High School where he graduated in 1969. After graduation, Jim served in the United States Navy on the USS Regulus.
He will be interred at the Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu, NY with services and military honors held at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior calling hours.
Memorials can be offered to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
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