Donald E. Porter Jr. 1955-2021

Donald was born Feb. 7, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Donald E. Porter Sr. and Marjoana Kimpton Porter.

He lived most of his life at Lake Milton and was a 1973 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School. After graduation, Donald served in the Army.

Don worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies and later, he proudly owned and operated his own truck.

He was a member of Lake Milton Baptist Temple and American Legion Post 737.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Mary Porter and their children, Donald W. Porter of Youngstown, Thomas A. Porter of Mantua, Rebecca L. Porter of St. Mary’s, Ga., Joseph E. Porter of Youngstown and Adam R. Porter, stationed in Japan with the Air Force; his mother, Marjoana Porter of Youngstown; eight grandchildren; and three brothers, Kenneth, William and David Porter.

Don will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

His father, Donald E. Porter Sr., preceded him in death.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 1 p.m.

Interment, with military honors, will follow at Eckis Cemetery in Lake Milton.

Visit www.kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary online and to send condolences to Don’s family.

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