Obituary of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PORTER The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - February 11, 1994 Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter, age 79, a resident of Newsoms, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Porter was a lifelong resident of Newsoms and was the son of the late Willie James and Mattie Simmons Porter. He was a member of the Newsoms United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class of the church. A carpenter by trade, he participated in the renovation of his church and built the wooden cross that hangs in the sanctuary. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a charter member of both the Newsoms Hunt Club and the Newsoms Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Louise Bryant Porter; two daughters, Joyce P. Vick of Franklin and Linda P. Pulley of Virginia Beach; a son, Norman E. Porter of Newsoms; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in the Newsoms United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Pat Tony and the Rev. Kenneth Williams. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence of Norman E. Porter, 25177 General Thomas Highway, Newsoms. Memorial donations may be made to the Newsoms United Methodist Church. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: D2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter of Newsoms died at age 79 on 10 Feb 1994 in Norfolk. Funeral for Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter was held 13 Feb 1994 at Newsoms United Methodist Church, with Revs. Pat Tony and Kenneth Williams; burial was in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. ––– Transcript ––– BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PORTER The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - February 11, 1994 Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter, age 79, a resident of Newsoms, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Porter was a lifelong resident of Newsoms and was the son of the late Willie James and Mattie Simmons Porter. He was a member of the Newsoms United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class of the church. A carpenter by trade, he participated in the renovation of his church and built the wooden cross that hangs in the sanctuary. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was a charter member of both the Newsoms Hunt Club and the Newsoms Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Louise Bryant Porter; two daughters, Joyce P. Vick of Franklin and Linda P. Pulley of Virginia Beach; a son, Norman E. Porter of Newsoms; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in the Newsoms United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Pat Tony and the Rev. Kenneth Williams. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends at Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins Chapel, on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence of Norman E. Porter, 25177 General Thomas Highway, Newsoms. Memorial donations may be made to the Newsoms United Methodist Church. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter | | Age | 79 | | Birth | 1914 (estimated); Newsoms, Virginia | | Death | 10 February 1994; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | | Benjamin Franklin "Doll" Porter | Decedent | Newsoms | | Louise Bryant Porter | Wife | Not stated | | Joyce P. Vick | Daughter | Franklin | | Linda P. Pulley | Daughter | Virginia Beach | | Norman E. Porter | Son | Newsoms | | Five grandchildren | Grandchildren | Not stated | | Three great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Not stated | | Willie James Porter | Father, deceased | Not stated | | Mattie Simmons Porter | Mother, deceased | Not stated | | Rev. Pat Tony | Funeral officiant | Not stated | | Rev. Kenneth Williams | Funeral officiant | Not stated | |------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 11 February 1994 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | D2 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Lifelong resident of Newsoms. • Member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. • Member of the Men's Bible Class. • Carpenter who helped renovate his church. • Built the wooden cross in the church sanctuary. • Member of Woodmen of the World. • Charter member of Newsoms Hunt Club. • Charter member of Newsoms Fire Department. • Nickname was "Doll." 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