Mr. John Porter, Jr. : Obituary

John Porter, Jr., also known as “Pete,” age 85, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at Chatsworth Health Care Center.

Mr. Porter was a member of Mt. Sumach Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Martha Porter; brothers, Dallas, Roy, Everett, and J. C. Porter; sisters, Etheleen Amos, Jesse Craig, Alice Hall, Gertha Head, Gladys Porter, and Cleo Porter; and grandson, Dewayne Grant.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Porter; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Porter of Chatsworth and Randy & Mary Porter of Dalton; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Caldwell of Dalton, Jeanine & Johnny Ward of Chatsworth, and Carrie Yother of Chatsworth; sister, Pauline Morrison of Cohutta; and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

According to his wishes, Mr. Porter will be cremated, and no services will be held.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.