Wayne Porter Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 14, 2025, at the age of 78, Wayne Porter (Cleveland, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Porter and Polly Porter; and his spouse Shirley. He is survived by: his friend Louis Howton; his children, Dewey Porter (Cherrise), Christine Williams and Darrin Hughes; his siblings, Ronnie Porter and Janet; his sisters-in-law, Terri Gilmore and Nancy Tyler; his grandchildren, Tyler Wilkerson, Courtney Taylor-Randall, Cody Porter (Ashley), Reece Porter (Olivia), Stoney Porter (Danelle), Amyaha, Royce and Tegan Shirley; his great grandchildren, Travis Taylor, Ransom Porter, Aiden Pena, Tinsley Porter, Mason Taylor, Whitley Ann Porter, Kamden and Korbyn; his stepgrandchildren, Kaylum, Kathryn Brzozowski and Keegan Snyder; his brother Louis Howton (Marlene); and his brother-in-law Ted Gilmore. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and cherished friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home (303 E Crockett St, Cleveland, TX 77327). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Oak Shade Cemetery (1807 County Rd 2212, Cleveland, TX 77327).