Michael Allen Porter

1948 - 2015

Michael Allen Porter obituary, 1948-2015

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

Michael Porter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2015.

Michael Allen Porter, 67, of Evansville, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at his home. He was born March 21, 1948 in Evansville, IN to the late Gilbert W. and JoAnn (Caldrion) Porter.

He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing Bingo.

Michael is survived by his children, Lee, Andrea and Michael Porter; grandchildren, Gary, Daniel, David, Alexus and Cody; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, March 30, 2015, at Alexander West Chapel, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

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March 29, 2015

Frances Brown

I met Mike & LeeAnn at Holy Spirit Bingo many years ago he was a super guy who was fun to be around. We had the privilege of playing bingo with him the night before his death so we will have those funny memories . He will definitely be missed . Your family has my condolences . R. I.. P. Mike

March 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss....we are thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort and many loving memories for strentgh as you face the days ahead. We are sending prayers to you and your family.

with our deepest sympathies,
American Window and Glass

March 27, 2015

Roy & Yvonne Paschall

Mike was a good neighbor and he will be missed. Condolences to his children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

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Mar

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, IN 47712

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30

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2:00 p.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel

2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, IN 47712

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