James Winston "Win" Porter's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2020 in Stone Mountain, Georgia

James Winston "Win" Porter

November 14, 1937 - September 29, 2020 (82 years old)

Stone Mountain, Georgia

James Winston "Win" Porter's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2020 in Stone Mountain, Georgia

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James Winston "Win" Porter

November 14, 1937 - September 29, 2020 (82 years old)

Stone Mountain, Georgia

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James Winston Porter Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Winston Porter (Stone Mountain, Georgia), born in Baytown, Texas, who passed away on September 29, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Winston Porter to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Travis Juanita and William Travis Porter; and his brother William Travis II (Dorothy). He is survived by: his wife Linda; his daughters, Annis (John) and Karen (Jim); his grandchildren, Reid, Neil, Dean and Sydney; and his brother R. Wayne (Debra). He is also survived by four nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. J. Winston Porter's memory to the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin or to the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech, http://www.development.gatech.edu or to The Land Trust of Virginia (http://www.landtrustva.org, designate the Winston and Linda Porter Conservation fund).

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October 14, 2020

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October 14, 2020

Mike and Pam O'Rourke sent flowers

“In loving memory of James Winston Porter, With deepest sympathies. Mike and Pam O'Rourke”


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October 17, 2020

Doc Lawrence wrote a sympathy message

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a noble and distinguished gentleman. We learned too late to attend Winston's funeral but said prayers under the light of a candle in gratitude for his life and his love of things gentle and beautiful. Dearest Linda, we love you and pray that you are comforted by the grace of the Lord. Winston extended warmth and friendship to us for which we are eternally grateful. Love, Olivia and Doc”


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Oct 16

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Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church
5312 W Mountain St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

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