Alvin E. Porter
January 9, 1930 ~ June 29, 2005 (age 75) 75 Years OldShare using:
Alvin E. Porter, 75, of Brownsville, PA passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born January 9, 1930 in Vesta 6, PA the son of the late George and Ethel Rice Porter. He was also preceded in death by his brother George Porter.
Alvin served 20 years with the US Army and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He also served as the Postmaster of Denbo, PA for 18 years. Alvin was a charter member of the Bible Baptist Church, Brownsville, PA since 1968 and served as president of the corporation, financial secretary and deacon.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Porter, of Brownsville, PA, a son Alvin E. Porter, Jr. and wife Kathy, Huntingdon, PA; 3 daughters, Terry Tepsic and husband Mike, Tyrone, PA, Sheri Haba, of Washington, PA, and Becky Falcon and husband, Robert, Braunfels, TX; 3 brothers, Robert and Harry Porter, both of Vesta 6, PA, and Walter Porter, of Brownsville, PA, a sister Opal Albert, of Vesta 6, PA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Nathan, Lisa, Kerri, Wendy, Michael, Jesse, Rene, Heather, Cory and Allan; 2 Great-grandchildren, Jayda and Sadie; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 729 Lewis Street, Brownsville, PA Friday July 1, 2005 from 2-5 and 6-9 pm and Saturday until 10:00 am, the hour of service with the Rev. Barry Stewart officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA with full military rites accorded by American Legion Posts #940,#175,#838 and #295.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Alvin's name to the Bible Baptist Church, 729 Lewis Street, Brownsville, PA 15417
Arrangement are under the direction of NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, PA.