William Johnson Porter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Johnson Porter passed away December 25, 2016 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Mo at age 59 from pneumonia with heart complications. He was born in Independence, MO and went to elementary school there. In the 1960s, Will moved to the Lake Tablerock, MO area with his parents--William L. Porter, an Engineer and Frances Elizabeth (Johnson) Porter, a teacher at Galena for 18 years. Will was an avid reader and loved math; he went to High School in the Galena/Reeds Springs, MO area. After High School, he joined the Marines and appreciated learning more about the world as he traveled. After the military, he got into surveying, including using lots of technology. He transferred his love of technology into manufacturing for a number of years. Recently, he had finished a year at Ozark Technical Community College for a double degree in Computer Design and Computer Manufacturing. He was excited about returning to school in the upcoming year so he could complete his program. Will loved fishing and camping—the outdoors in general. He also enjoyed photography and showed his expertise in family vacations, especially Yosemite, CA. In the last few years, he became an enthusiastic golfer and played quite well with limited formal coaching. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and his caring spirit. He will be missed by surviving sister, Margaret L. Porter of Cary, NC. He was predeceased by a sister Mary Kathleen Porter and his parents. Visitation will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m.—both at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, 407 S. Pine, Holden, MO. There will be a light lunch 11:30-1:00 at the First Presbyterian Church, 601 S Main St, Holden, MO. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.

William Johnson Porter

June 28, 1957 - December 25, 2016