ROBERT ELI PORTER

Robert Eli Porter, 86, of Knoxville Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2022. He was born September 2, 1936,
in Knoxville, Tennessee, son to the late (Robert Porter, Sr. and Alma (Clark) Porter.
Robert was a Vietnam War veteran and served in the United States Navy for 20 years. After retirement, he owned and
operated Service Master carpet cleaning and worked in shipping at the Navy Exchange. Robert was a member of the 61 st
and Division Church of Christ.
He loved the Church! He would say “Giving thanks to God’s grace & mercy; and most of ALL the giving of his only
begotten Son, Jesus the Christ!” Robert also enjoyed watching football, old movies, good food and spending time with
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. At his heart he was a homebody, who loved being home with his wife Shirley.
Surviving is his son Mark (Mary) Porter, daughter Victoria Porter, and son Rodney Porter; grandchildren, Sade Porter,
Nicole (Mario) Holden, Mark Porter Jr., Shalamar Porter, Robert Porter (named after his grandfather), Chante Porter and
Gianna Torres; great grandchildren, Kayden Holden, Landyn Porter, Jackson Porter and sibling Josephine Smith.
Affectionately known as Uncle Bobby, he leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister Alva (James) Arnett, sister-in-law Gloria (Nathaniel)
Anderson, and brother-in-law’s Carlton Aaron and Terry Aaron.

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