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Gary R. Porter

October 17, 1937 - November 10, 2016
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Sunday 11/13, 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm

Gary Raymond Porter, 79, of Big Spring, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, Texas.He was born October 17, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years and served on the Valdez as a code breaker.  Mr. Porter also served as an officer for the Big Spring Police Department and a deputy for Howard County.Survivors include two daughters, Vicky Weaver of Big Spring and Tina Hanson of South Dakota; a step-son, Michael Gerhart of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Porter; his parents, Raymond and Sadie Reed Porter; a step-daughter, Brenda Chastain; and a sister, Betty Meek.The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com    ,

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Sunday 11/13, 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm

Gary Raymond Porter, 79, of Big Spring, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, Texas.He was born October 17, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas. He served in the United States Navy for 20 yearsContinue Reading

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