It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Lawrence Portz of Bossier City, Louisiana, born in Akron, Ohio, who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lawrence Portz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Eva Portz; his parents, Leo Joseph Portz and Frances Higgins Portz; and his sister Mary Jo Bogdanski. He is survived by : his children, Patricia Morris (Gary), Elizabeth Portz (Kevin Kieneker), Cynthia Malcolm, Dean Portz (Donna) and William Portz; his grandchildren, Tiffany Morris, Shane Morris, JJ Morris, Ashley Malcolm, Amye Martin and Lindsay Portz; and his siblings, John Portz and Rosemary Hayworth. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.