Franklin - Leslie Fenton Porter, Sr., 91, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Fenton and Susie Miles Porter. Mr. Porter was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and the retired owner of Small Engine Service and Equipment Company Inc. Mr. Porter was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in World War II. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Anne Harris Porter; a granddaughter, Donna O'Clair; brothers, Benjamin Porter, Bobby Davis, David Thomas Porter and sisters, Doris Porter Kitchen and Frances Porter Babb.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Denise P. Porter and Joan P. O'Clair and her husband, Donald "Buck"; two sons, Glenn A. Porter and Leslie F. Porter, Jr. and his wife, Mary; grandson, Bryan Leslie Porter; sister, Shirley P. Drake; brothers, Irvin M. Porter and Raymond C. Davis, Sr.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, VA with Rev. Lester King and Rev. Brent Kimlick officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to any favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.