James C. Porter Sr.

1933 ∼ 2020

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James C. Porter, Sr., 87, of Nederland, Texas passed away November 4, 2020. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on May 26, 1933 to the late Chester Jackson Porter and Dora Leggett Porter. James graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army, where he served as a helicopter mechanic in Japan. James was also a member of the Confederate Air Force. After serving his country, he went on to be a machinist for Gulf Oil. He deeply loved God, his family, and his country.

Those left to cherish James’s memory are his wife of 65 years, Nava Louise Forse Porter of Nederland; his daughter, Dawaina Schrieber and her husband, L.J. of Hemphill; his son, James “Bubba” Porter, Jr. and his wife, Lori of Nederland; his grandchildren, Daneen Green of California, David Green and his wife, Shana of Pflugerville, Evan Michael Porter of Nederland, and Robin Fuller and her husband, Jack of Ohio; his grand-daughter-in-law, Amber Porter of Port Neches; his great-grandchildren, Brooks Green of Pflugerville, Tucker Green of Pflugerville, Jase Porter of Port Neches, Annabel Fuller of Ohio, Fallon Fuller of Ohio, and Abigail Fuller of Ohio; his brother, Jack Porter of Nederland; his sister, Jane Brent and her husband, Bobby of Whitehouse; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Jordan Clay Porter.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., with Brother Mark Humble officiant.

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Harold & Virginia Busby And Family November 21, 2020

Dear Nava & family, Our entire family sends love, prayers, and gratitude for the shared memories. As a member of the 7th Street Bapt. Church group of friends...we also recall many happy times of laughter, love, and those hard times when we gathered to offer comfort and support. Praying that God will bless each of you with His Peace and Hope. Never doubt the influence of your life as the Porter family. With love and respect, Ginia

Jeremy November 11, 2020

I met Mr Porter in July 2008 when we moved in next door. He rushed over to assist me unload a refrigerator from my truck on my first trip to the house after purchase. From that day, Mr and Mrs Porter welcomed us to the neighborhood and always looked out for us. I was sent overseas with my Reserve unit later that year, About a week after I left, my wife told me over the phone that she had come home from work and our grass had been mowed. Neither of us knew who had mowed it but we thought it may have been Mr Porter. We were correct, he mowed our yard every week for the year I was gone and didn’t ask for anything in return. He was just that kind of man and I will never forget him. We will miss this man greatly. Mrs Porter, I give you my word that Andri and I will be here for anything you need. Jeremy

Daryl Stukey November 10, 2020

I was blessed to have known Jim a number of years. Our families crossed paths at Seventh Street Baptist Church. From that meeting, many precious memories were created. As mentioned by others, if you knew Jim, you knew he loved God, family, church, country and to sing bass. Jim and Nava were both faithful members of the music program. I recall the Christmas and Easter cantatas, the choir specials, our men's quartet and the fun we had at practice. The Sweetheart Banquets with the hilarious skits (with Jim). Special were the times just to meet and worship together. I send love and prayers to Nava, Dawaina, Bubba and all the family. May God comfort you.

Tom Ivey November 9, 2020

Bubba, Sorry for your loss. He sounded like a great man - can't go wrong loving God, Family and your Country. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Tom Ivey

Pam Boehme November 8, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bubba, Lori and Evan. Sounds like he was a well loved man.

Sherry Streetman November 7, 2020

I can’t believe I won’t be able to see this sweet man again, until I get to Heaven. “Mr. Nava” always made me laugh and smile. He’ll definitely be missed. :broken_heart: Sherry Streetman

Faye Bledsoe November 7, 2020

Jim was one of a kind; he could make us laugh with his stories, but he was serious when it came to his love of God and country. We have such sweet memories of the times spent together at 7th St. Baptist Church. He will be missed. Nava, you and the family will be in our prayers. Love you all. Faye Bledsoe

Terri Buckner November 7, 2020

As a child, I remember our families getting together most weekends. The adults playing dominos and us kids just playing! Grew up in church all together singing in the choir. Jim was such a character and we loved him, he will be missed. Praying for peace and comfort for Nava, Dawaina and Bubba. We love you. Pat, Terri and Lynne Buckner

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location_on Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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