Earl Porter Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Earl Porter of Indianapolis, Indiana. Earl, born on December 8, 1946, passed away on August 26, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Porter to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Earl for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Earl’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his father Clifton Porter Jr.; Margaret Porter. He is survived by: his son Jeffrey Cottman of Indianapolis, IN; his siblings, Harvey Podres Porter (Sandra) of Phoenix, AZ and Audrey Carter (Gregory) of Long Beach, CA; his granddaughter Ashton Cottman of Indianapolis, IN; and his aunt Nathalie Bryant of Indianapolis, IN. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the East Lake Mortuary Chapel (1715 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034).
