Travis ''Jabo'' Porter's Obituary
Funeral services for Travis ''Jabo'' Porter, 86, of Longview, will be held at 2 PM Monday,
May 6, 2002 in the Chapel of the Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Dewayne Beaty and Reverend John L. Grimes officiating. Interment will follow in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Porter was born April 9, 1916 in Longview to Travis G. Porter and Hattie E. Porter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mattie Lee Porter.
He worked as a foreman for Shipper?s ACF and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Longview.
Travis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Terry & Dick Wood; stepsons and wives, Caroll & Barbara Overton, Donald Ray & Nancy Overton, Tommy & Nancy Overton; grandson and wife, Randy & Cheryl Wood; grandson, Richard Wood; great grandchildren, Logan & Autumn Wood ; seven step grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren and sister, Elizabeth McComic.
Those unable to attend services may sign a memorial guestbook on line by going to
www.raderfh.com and clicking on obituaries.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 3-5 PM.
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