John S. Porter

John S. Porter, known to many as Johnnie, age 56, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died unexpectedly Friday evening, July 30, 2010 in Clinton Memorial (ER) in Wilmington.
He was born November 23, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio.
John was a 1972 graduate of Madison Plains High School; graduated from Urbana University; The College of Mortuary Science in Cincinnati; member of The United Church in Mt. Sterling; attended Sabina United Methodist Church where he helped deliver meals to those in need; former owner of Porter Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling; member of Ohio Funeral Directors Assn.; Masonic Lodge #269 F & AM of Mt. Sterling.
John was an avid golfer and fisherman; he enjoyed sports of all kinds. John loved his family and loved being with his friends. He never knew a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max F. and Mary (Turvy) Porter.
He is survived by his Best Friend and Loving Companion, Becky Pauley; Loving Sister, Connie (Tom) Lindsey; special niece & family, Heather (Chad) Hoffman and their children, Seth & Silas; special nephew, Shawn (Aimee) Lindsey and their children, Natalie & Nicholas.
Sons and their families; Kyle (Rachael) Porter, Canaan, Keira, Alexis; Todd (Sarah) Porter, Hailey, Ashlyn, Drew, daughter, Nicole Lynne Porter; Loving Cousin & family, Scott Baker (Ashley & Seth). He will be greatly missed by many friends and his extended family in Sabina,Ohio.
John chose to be a donor in the Anatomical Gift Program at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. Mortui vivos docebunt “The dead shall teach the living”
As Director of the program stated “the gift of your remains for educational & scientific purposes is truly meaningful and is an act of unselfish concern for all who succeed you in life”.
The hallmark of donors to the Anatomical Gift Program is that they were “givers” throughout their lives.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Mt. Sterling First Church of the Nazarene at 7:30 p.m. Family will receive friends one hour prior to time of service.
Rev. Ron Reynolds and Rev. Dortha Ross officiating. John’s final resting place will be in Pleasant Cemetery, Mt. Sterling beside his beloved parents.
In lieu of flowers, family suggest memorial contributions may be given to Madison Plains Scholarship Foundation. (envelopes will be provided at church).