1933
James
2022
James Arlin Porter
November 22, 1933 — August 21, 2022
ARLIN PORTER
Henderson, TN: Mr. James Arlin Porter, age 88 passed away Sunday Morning August 21, 2022 at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Chester County November 22, 1933, son of the late Ardie W. and Pearlie Mae Stansell Porter. He began working at an early age for Asplundh Tree Experts and was a supervisor by the age of 16. He married Betty Jean Cupples on December 21, 1953 and they made their home in Henderson. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1991.
He later became a self-employed tree trimmer and landscaper working with Freed-Hardeman University and The State of Tennessee at Chickasaw State Park and also Pinson Mounds.
He enjoyed sharing love to families of lost loved ones by sodding graves throughout Chester and McNairy Counties.
He loved gardening, landscaping, and sharing his vast knowledge with others.
He is survived by two sons, Billy Porter (Joan) of Bethel Springs and Michael Porter of Henderson; a daughter, Joanne Canaday (Gary Russom ) of Henderson; two sisters, Betty Jean Weaver of Beech Bluff and Lurene Faulkner of Henderson; sister-in-law, Bernice Buckley; seven grandchildren, Monica Garton (Ray), Tiffany Jones (Edward), Ashley Canaday (Nicole), Storm Porter, Sarah Porter, Jessie Kowing (Adam), and step granddaughter, Stacie Gates; eight great grandchildren, Hayden Canaday, Paul Jones, Aubrey Garton, Evan Jones, Will Garton, A.J. Canaday, Ben Kowing, and a step great grandson, Joe Hall; he also leaves behind his fiancée, Reba Cupples of Henderson who has become a big part of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three sisters, Wanna Mae Redmon, Annie Bennett, and Elvie Smith.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, August 25th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with Bro. Clint Burkhead and Willie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in Owens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
Henderson, TN: Mr. James Arlin Porter, age 88 passed away Sunday Morning August 21, 2022 at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Chester County November 22, 1933, son of the late Ardie W. and Pearlie Mae Stansell Porter. He began working at an early age for Asplundh Tree Experts and was a supervisor by the age of 16. He married Betty Jean Cupples on December 21, 1953 and they made their home in Henderson. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1991.
He later became a self-employed tree trimmer and landscaper working with Freed-Hardeman University and The State of Tennessee at Chickasaw State Park and also Pinson Mounds.
He enjoyed sharing love to families of lost loved ones by sodding graves throughout Chester and McNairy Counties.
He loved gardening, landscaping, and sharing his vast knowledge with others.
He is survived by two sons, Billy Porter (Joan) of Bethel Springs and Michael Porter of Henderson; a daughter, Joanne Canaday (Gary Russom ) of Henderson; two sisters, Betty Jean Weaver of Beech Bluff and Lurene Faulkner of Henderson; sister-in-law, Bernice Buckley; seven grandchildren, Monica Garton (Ray), Tiffany Jones (Edward), Ashley Canaday (Nicole), Storm Porter, Sarah Porter, Jessie Kowing (Adam), and step granddaughter, Stacie Gates; eight great grandchildren, Hayden Canaday, Paul Jones, Aubrey Garton, Evan Jones, Will Garton, A.J. Canaday, Ben Kowing, and a step great grandson, Joe Hall; he also leaves behind his fiancée, Reba Cupples of Henderson who has become a big part of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three sisters, Wanna Mae Redmon, Annie Bennett, and Elvie Smith.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, August 25th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with Bro. Clint Burkhead and Willie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in Owens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421
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