Jay Porter Obituary

We announce the death of Jay Porter (Bismarck, Missouri), born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 52. Jay will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Porter to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Betty Porter (McGarrity); and his sister Carlena Porter. He is survived by: his father Merrald D. Porter; the mother of his children Kimberly Thompson; his daughters, Ashlee Porter, Hailey Porter Koval (Andrew) and Megan Willis (Aaron); his siblings, Nathan Porter and Shirlena Smith (Scott); and his grandchildren, Jaxson, Corbin, Kayce, Leah, Benjamin, Magnolia and Hazel.