Robert Ford Porter's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Robert Ford Porter

January 2, 1927 - September 15, 2023 (96 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Robert Ford Porter's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Lawn Funeral Home

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Robert Ford Porter

January 2, 1927 - September 15, 2023 (96 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Robert Ford Porter Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Ford Porter (Indianapolis, Indiana), born in Princeton, Indiana, who passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gaylord Ford Porter and Ida Louise Porter (Hunton); and his sister Mary Louise Porter Gibbs. He is survived by: his wife Opal Patricia Boring; his children, Mark (Carol), Mary Esther (Jack Deitrick), Beth and Barth (Brenda); his grandchildren, Jessica, Jared, Johanna, Abby, Elizabeth, Ryan, Doug and Megan; and his great grandchildren, Micah, Ivy, Noah, Liam, Emma, Amelia, Theodore, Madison, Collin, Evelyn, Gracelyn and Kamden.

This led to his need to work from home where he handled translation and donation correspondence for Lifegate until his retirement in 2007 at age 80.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Lawn Funeral Home



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Sep 22

Visitation

Colonial Hills Baptist Church
8140 Union Chapel Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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Sep 22

Funeral service

Colonial Hills Baptist Church
8140 Union Chapel Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Fri

Sep 22

Burial

Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
1977 S State Rd 135, Greenwood, IN 46143

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