Mr. Luther Emmett Porter Jr.

March 22, 2022

Luther Emmett Porter, Jr. left earth for an eternity in Heaven, on March 22, 2022 at the age of 88. Born in Fort Worth, he was a lifelong believer of the Pentecostal faith, and served his country in the US Air Force. He studied at Tarrant County Junior College and worked as a gear grinder for Bell Helicopter. Later, he and his brother, John, began Porter’s Lawn and Tree Service. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elic Simon and Lila Coble Porter, son: Luther, Jr.; grandson: Josh Heard; Mother of his children: Jimmie McDonald Porter; Brothers: E.S., John, and Samuel; sisters: Catherine Cisco Murrell and Tinnie Pixler. He is survived by his daughters: Shirley Porter of Springtown, Rhonda Heard and husband Tony of Beckville, Angela Barlow and husband Vern of Sierra Blanca, along with 11 Grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Hearts Way Hospice of Northeast Texas or the church of your choice. Visitation: Monday, March 28, 5:00-7:00 PM at Laurel Land Funeral Home Graveside Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2:00 PM at Laurel Land Memorial Park Local obituary courtesy of Hawthorn Funeral Home