Ernest Porter Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest Porter Sr. (Poca, West Virginia), who passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 84. 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, Lowell West and Helen West. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Grace West; his children, Colonel Ernest "Jay" West (Pam), Janice Christy (Tim), Shawn West (Becky) and Matthew West (Kathy); his grandson Zach West (Nikki); his great grandchild Ethan; his grandchild Sami Hoilman (Ryan); his great grandchildren, Luca and Shep; his grandchildren, Raegan Christy and Madi Badurski (Briggs); his great grandchild Miller Grace; his grandchild Tracy Bechtel (Brent); his great grandchildren, Claire and Rylie; his grandchild Tori Thaxton (Clint); his great grandchildren, Emma, Gracelynn and Easton; and his grandchildren, Lissi Hambrick (Matt), Austin West and Gabe West.
