Junior Leon Porter, 93, of Springdale, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 in Springdale. He was born November 3, 1928 in Sweetwater, OK to Leonard Floyd and Mabel Myrtle Mills Porter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lora Jean Porter; a daughter, Rhonda Gail Ingalls; a grandson, Jared Wayne Porter; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers.
Junior was a former service man with Arkansas Western Gas. He was proud of his 47 years of employment with the company. He was also instrumental in starting the plumbing apprenticeship in Arkansas. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing as a hobby. Junior loved doing woodwork, making toys for kids and grandkids. He was an avid Razorback baseball, football and basketball fan.
He is survived by three sons, Ronnie Porter (Sheri) of Springdale, Randy Porter of Fayetteville, and Rusty Porter (Stella) of Hot Springs; his grandchildren, Tyler Porter (Jennifer), Ashley Prendergast (Andrew), Rebecca Lehew (Chris), Rachel Ingalls, Devon Porter, and Michelle Barlow (Dillon); numerous great-grandchildren; and a brother, Darrel Porter.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Brentwood Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd, Springdale, AR 72762 or the Brentwood Cemetery Fund, c/o Beverly Stout, 15653 Canfield, West Fork, AR 72774.
Leon,
I known since 1990 at plumbing school as teacher. I visited him often after he retired. I considered him very good friend and I will miss him, Bill Dewberry
Thank you from the Porter Family.
I never meet Leon in person, but on the phone to the apprenticeship office he was a fun person to talk too. I never got off the phone without a smile on my face and never did he end the call without inviting me to visit whenever I was in NWA. I know he will be missed by a lot of people, and we lost a great friend and promoter of apprenticeship in Arkansas.
I met Mr. Porter when I started my career with ACEF. He was always gracious to me while I learned about apprenticeship. Very few people were as kind to me as he was during my first few years in apprenticeship and I am truly grateful.
My prayers and heartfelt condolences for your family and may God grant you peace, strength and mercy.
With our deepest sympathy.
Leon we loved you dearly and have missed our visits over jerky and pie!! The deer and birds have also missed you. Our prayers to your family.
My deepest sympathy is with your family during this time of loss. (Revelations 21:3-5)
I knew Leon thru the State Plumbing Apprenticeship Meetings, where Leon was the chairman for a long time. He was always a pleasant person to be around and truly helpful to me when I was new to learning about apprenticeship. I spent many times talking to Leon as he helped me understand the ins and outs of doing my job. He was always helpful and shared many of his hand typed forms with me. I smile as I think about him.
May the above referenced Bible promise console us all, until we are reunited with our friends and family that we have lost thru death. My thoughts and prayers are with You.
https://www.jw.org/open?wtlocale=E&docid=1102012188&srcid=share
Losing my Father in Law leaves an empty void in my heart. With the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ “John 3:16” God in his mercy offers comfort. Meaning as long as we follow the Bible’s commandments we will all have a happy reunion in the Kingdom of God. Leon thank you for all that you have done for this Family and May we carry on in a manner worthy of your fine example. Love in Christ
So sorry for your loss PRAYERS for the family
I worked with Mr. Porter for many years at Arkansas Western Gas. Such a sweet man. Prayers for the family.
I was vary fortunate to work with Leon a lot thought me lot he was a special man
Also had him as a teacher at vo-tech at Springdale
Leon was a good man with a good heart for teaching. He put many young men and women through the plumbing trade. He will truly be missed.
From my childhood to my adult years in our neighborhood, Mr. Porter and family were the best possible neighbors. He’s been missed and will continue to be, but I’ll long cherish our pie and coffee sessions.❤️
Thank you all from the Porter Family.
Thank you all from the Porter Family.