Phillip R. Porter Obituary (1959

Phillip R. “Phil” Porter, 66, of El Paso passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday June 5, 2026, at home. Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in El Paso is in charge of arrangements. Phil was born on July 9, 1959, a son to Luther “Jerry” and Ada Carman Porter. He married Ruth E. Flowers on October 22, 1988, in Secor, IL. She preceded him in death in 2019. Surviving is his stepdad Tommy Williams, three children Erica (John) Donaldson of Normal, Jacob R. (Charleston) Porter of El Paso, and Chad D. Porter (Makayla Harrison) of El Paso; five grandchildren Zoe, Hudson, Mason, Baylor and Kinsley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother in law Toni and Donny Harshbarger. Phil graduated from El Paso High School. He drove the bus for the El Paso High School District 11 for several years and he was a yard foreman at R.P. Lumber. To know Phil, was to love him. He enjoyed going to his camp site at Hickory Hills and loved to fish. He was an avid NASCAR, Bears and Cubs fan. He most enjoyed the time spent with his wife, family and friends. He never knew a stranger and was always the life of the party.