Obituary of Stephen Porter

Stephen "Steve" Lyle Porter, Sr., 36, of Walton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Steve was first and foremost a family man -- a loving husband and father. He was a humorous, fun loving country boy who loved dirt track racing, hunting, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, but more than anything, he loved his 3 precious children. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Porter. Survivors include his wife of 18½ years, Jamie Marie Porter; son Stephen Lyle Porter Jr. and daughters Mikaylah Nicole and Lacey Annemarie Porter, all of Walton; mother Samantha Louise Porter of Raceland, KY; sister Labreeska Mae (Jesse) Adams of Wurtland, KY; brothers Timothy Edward (Susie) Porter of Wurtland, KY and Mark Clint Porter of Greenup County, KY; parents-in-law Joel Gilbert & Donna Hammond of Walton; mother-in-law Mary Catherine "Cathi" Rice of Elsmere; grandparents-in-law Jonas Gilbert and Janet Ruth (Ragle) Hammond of Walton; best friends (and brothers-in-law) Joshua Nathaniel Hammond and Joel Gilbert Reams; and many other loving family members and friends. A visitation for Steve will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 5PM until 8PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 beginning at 12 Noon, also at the Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Independence Cemetery. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers are suggested to the family of Stephen "Steve" Lyle Porter, Sr. in c/o Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051.