Walter Porter

SACATON — Walter Patrick Porter Sr., 50, of Sacaton died on Sept. 16, 2012, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the District 3 Service Center. The graveside service will be at 6 a.m. Sunday in East Sacaton Cemetery.
Mr. Porter was born on Oct. 14, 1961, in Sacaton. He was a welder for Gila River Farms for 12-plus years and enjoyed arts and crafts, woodworking and welding. He also enjoyed going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Johnson and Walter Porter Jr. of Stotonic; four daughters, Danielle Allison of Stotonic, Erin Flores of Sacaton, Shannie P. Porter and Leila Miguel of Blackwater; three brothers, Anthony and Larry Porter Jr. of Stotonic and Vernon Porter of Sacaton; three sisters, Tina Terrazas of Gila Butte, Robert Porter of Sacaton and Michelle Williams of ChuiChu; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry D. Porter Sr. and Veronica Williams, and two sisters, Loranda Porter and Louise Jose.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.