Porter, Robert

Robert “Bob” Porter, age 66 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:15 P.M. on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born on October 26, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Otha and Mildred Heilener Porter. He was married to Susie Lenz.

Surviving are his lifelong companion, Beverly Smith of Galesburg, Illinois; his children: Melinda (Keith Goodwin) Clark of Knoxville, Illinois, Tracey (Tony) Quinn of Knoxville, Illinois, Joseph (Amanda) Smith of Blandinsville, Illinois, Samantha (William, II.) James of Galesburg, Illinois, and Cassandra (Beau) Wilmont of Burlington, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandsons; his siblings, Loretta (Ray) Day of Arlington, Texas, Lois (Bill) Horton of Saginaw, Texas, and Donna Vineyard of Galesburg, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

He worked for the BNSF Railroad in Galesburg, Illinois in the Bridge and Building Department, retiring in 1990. He loved doing his DJ’ing and karaoke with Porterville Rocker, Hot Rods and attending car shows.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Knoxville, Illinois. A Celebration of life will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Harley’s Pub in Galesburg, Illinois. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Knox County Nursing Home. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com

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