Donald Gene Porter

Donald Gene "Don"  Porter, age 70, of Hastings passed away Friday August 26, 2011 at the Hospice Home of Charlotte, MI. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 17, 1941 the son of Edward Martin and Florence Ruth (Hillard) Porter and stepfather, Forrest Allen Rose.

Don attended school in Muskegon. He worked at the A&P Store in Grand Haven, served his  carpenter apprenticeship in 1965, worked in construction from 1965-1998, and he worked in maintenance at Hastings City Hall from 1999-2004, where he retired from.

Don married Carol Ann Hofacker on June 30, 1962. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, archery, shuffleboard and spending time with the grand-kids.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Corine and brother, Jerry.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Porter of Hastings, son, Don (Amy) (grandchildren: Alison, Sara, Emma, Hannah, Evan) Porter of Hastings, daughter, Samantha Porter (grandchild, Meca) of Charlotte, MI, brothers: Larry (Bev) Porter, Kenny (Pam) Porter, sister, June (George) Kirschbaum and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation:
Family and friends may meet with the family
1 hour prior to the service time at the First Baptist Church

Memorial Service:
Saturday, September 3, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Hastings Baptist Church
309 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058
Pastor Paul Osborn officiating

Memorial Contributions:
Barry Community Hospice
450 Meadow Run Drive
Hastings, MI 49058