Derek Lee Porter Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Derek Lee Porter of Winston Salem, North Carolina, who passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Lee Porter to pay them a last tribute.

As Derek Lee departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Derek Lee may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Derek Lee leaves behind.

He is survived by: his significant other Laurie Hayes; his partner's child Riley Tucker; his parents, Rommie Porter (Linda) and Kaye M. Moore; his brother Darrin Porter (Phillip); his uncles, Lee McCulloh (Sherry) and George Porter; and his aunt Brenda Walker (Bill).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry Family Funeral Service

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August 6, 2025

Adam Miller wrote a sympathy message

“DONALD TRUUMMMPPP!!!!!! GONNA MISS YA BUDDY.. WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES AT THE TRACK HOLLERING DONALD TRUMP!!!!!”

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