James Ray Porch Obituary

In loving memory of James Ray Porch of Valparaiso, Indiana, who departed this world on July 11, 2025 at the age of 75. James Ray leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Lawrence "Curley" and Marie Frances Porch (Miller); and his daughter Corissa Leah Porch. He is survived by: his wife Pamela (Merkel); his children, Josh Porch (Jenny), Joel Porch (Claire) and Tasha Porch; his stepchildren, Deanna Smolek (Greg) and Brian Bos (Kelli); his grandchildren, Sam, Maggie (Riley), Abby, Cory, Allison, Ashley, Gracia, Shelby, Tucker (Savannah), Cooper, Molly, Lilly, Kadence and Colten; his great grandchild Mason; his sister Patricia Kruger (Tom); and his cousin Howard "Howie" Comer (Amanda).