James "Jim" Kent Porter, 72, of Prue, OK passed away at home, with his family at his bedside on Saturday September 28, 2024.

Memorial services under the direction of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service will be held on Thursday October 3, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Prue, OK at 11 a.m. with Pastor Garry Mc Devitt officiation.

Jim was born in 1952, to William Kenneth and Olgie (Wolfe) Porter in Tacoma Washington, but gave his birth as August 6, 1950, in order to join the US Army in 1968, serving until December 4, 1972.

After his service, Jim made his home in Oklahoma, where he met the love of his life, Edith Belle Klingler, marrying her on October 14, 2003, in Keifer, Oklahoma, making their home in Prue, Oklahoma, where they were members of the First Baptist Church of Prue.

Jim was an auto body mechanic for many years. He enjoyed, fishing, motorcycles, and loved his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include: his son, Travis Riley and his wife Jamie; two daughters, Misty Sporleder and her husband Jon, Heidi Smithey; brothers, William Porter; Eddie Lantz; sisters, Elaine McCall and her husband Allen; Lynn Mardel Lantz; 6 grandchildren, Travis Riley, Jr., Tiffany Riley, Kylah Riley, Kolton Bolstad, Chanda Betche; two great grandchildren, Amelia Faith, and Adalynn Riley.

Jim was preceded in death by, his parents, and his wife, Edith Porter, and sister Linda Finley.