David Earnest Porter, age 72 of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.
Born on August 24, 1950, in Cornelia, he was a son of the late James Thomas Porter and Dorothy Hogsed Porter. Mr. Porter was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a retired Coach, Assistant Principal, Physical Education teacher. During his career in education, he was employed with Habersham County School System and also in Cartersville. Mr. Porter was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church and a former member of the Cornelia Kiwanis Club. In his spare time, he worked with the Recreation Department, was a builder and Jack of all trades, and was an avid sports fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Rosa Jean and Vernon White, and a brother-in-law, Bill Barden.
Survivors include wife, Judy Parker Porter of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Adam Porter of Cornelia, Jake Porter (Jennifer) of Clarkesville, and John David Porter (Carla) of Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Kinney (Heath) of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Lindsey Wood, Ayden and Easton Brooksher, Sutton, Reece, Maggie and Ellie Kate Porter; great grandchildren, Luke, Porter, Kreed and Gatlin Wood; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Porter (Lassie) of Demorest; sister, Jane Barden of Cornelia; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Terry Rice and Mr. Ricky Kimsey officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
