Celebrating the life of
Hugh Edward Porter
January 21, 1928 - January 12, 2012
Hugh Edward Porter, 83, crossed over Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born in Gwinnett County, son of the late Lloyd Doyle and Millie Mae Edmondson Porter. He was a United States Coast Veteran and worked for over forty years with General Motors in Doraville, GA retiring as a general superintendant. Mr. Porter was an avid golfer.
Surviving are his daughter, Carol June Porter Bailey of Savannah, GA; his beloved, June of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Wyman James Bailey of Savannah, GA; Emily Ryan Porter of Athens, GA; Elena Marie Porter of Haslet, TX; sister, Jean Estes, brother, Everette Porter both of the Atlanta area and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Dunwoody Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Porter's beloved June to the Alzheimer's Association, 41Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I went to work at General Motor's,Feb.1954. Hugh was my first foreman.I worked several year's for him,with very few problems. Thank you Hugh.May the blessings of Heaven rest upon you. With brotherly love, Frank I Nix
- Frank I Nix, Loganville, GA
I went to work at General Motor's,Feb.1954. Hugh was my first foreman.I worked several year's for him,with very few problems. Thank you Hugh.May the blessings of Heaven rest upon you. With brotherly love, Frank I Nix
- Frank I Nix, Loganville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
