Jimmy D. Porter, age 81, passed away December 18, 2021.
He was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Elizabeth (Strain) Porter and Edward Porter on November 27, 1940. He married his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Baker) Porter on December 19, 1966 in Casper, Wyoming.
Jim worked in the oilfield for many companies in Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. After retiring, on any given Saturday, you could find Jim at local garage sales, auctions, or flea markets. Jim was a collector of many things.
Jim served in the Army and was stationed in Korea.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara Porter; sons, Gary (Tina) Porter and Edward (Jennifer) Porter; daughter, Samantha (Tim) Paulson; grandchildren, Tiffany (Mitch) Whaley, Ryan Hardman, Bailey Porter, and Riley (Chelsie) Porter; great-grandchildren, Jace, Rayden, and Harmoney; brother, Bobby Porter; sisters, Marjalie Swanson, Gloria Dunne, and Betty Jean Veenendaal.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Edward Porter, and daughter, Kathryn Sutton.
At Jim's request, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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