Gary Porter

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Gary Porter, beloved husband, father and dad to many, 79, of Columbia, passed away on January 29, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 2020 at 11:00 am at Hallsville United Methodist Church, 11700 N. Rt. B in Hallsville with Pastor Jim Voigt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.

Gary was born April 24, 1940 in Bynumville to Wilma (Hulett) and Hubert Porter.

He is survived by his wife Judy (Umfleet) Porter; children Mark Hart, Paul Porter and Terri McHugh; grandchildren Shannon, Danielle, Brian, Dusty, Dylan, Paige, Travis and Bethany, as well as many great-grandchildren and other loved ones.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Gayla Hart, grandson Brandon Stone and sister Lois Beal.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Missouri Humane Society.

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  1. Belinda Nelson Bubsy on January 30, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Gary was a great man ! He will be greatly missed ! So very sorry for your loss!
    Love Belinda



  2. Carla Margenau on January 30, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Judy,
    There are no words I can say to describe the friendship and respect I had for Gary. We had lots of laughs during the times I worked with and for him. The world lost a good man!
    My sincere sympathy.



  3. Stone Family on January 30, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    Judy were so sorry for your loss.
    Gary was one of the Nicest,Gentlest, and Calmest men we knew. Always willing to help the other guy and always with a big smile.
    He will be missed.
    David, Dolores, Megan,
    Shane, and Lacy Stone



  4. Skylar Ivicsics on January 30, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    My deepest condolences goes out to this family! Gary was an amazing man! When he smiled I remember it lit the room up! He was a great man to look up to! Such a stand up guy!



  5. Judi Morris on January 30, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    Gary was a great guy and friend to many. We enjoyed many Fourth of July celebrations when we were neighbors years ago. Pretty sure there is a huge celebration going on with Roger and Bill. Love from the Morris Family.



  6. Wayne Ratliff on January 31, 2020 at 6:44 am

    Judy,
    I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Thinking about you and your family during your time of loss.



  7. Jerry Bebeszko on January 31, 2020 at 9:30 am

    Yeah Oldster you will b missed. you were a gentle kind man. Learned alot from u. Save us some seats. Will always have that space for u in our hearts.



  8. Bob Ward on January 31, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Judy,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We have such great memories of you guys from our time living in Columbia. Gary, like my Uncle Bill, was like a father figure to me at a time when my own dad was two hours away, and, also like Bill, Gary leaves another hole in our hearts.

    Love,
    Bob and Susan Ward



  9. Deborah Wilson on January 31, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    What a wonderful man he was. I was proud to know him. He shall be forever missed and fondly remembered



  10. Nancy McDaniel on February 3, 2020 at 12:52 am

    Aunt Judy I am so sorry for your loss.
    Gary was such a loving man. You all were so blessed to have had him in your lives.



  11. Linda Eagle on January 24, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    I’m late to the posts; but, almost 1 year later wanted to say how thankful I am to have known Gary, the gentle, kind dad with a quick smile and open heart /home. He put up with much from us rowdy teenaged back in the day… but always welcomed us back :). I’ll be thinking of you Judy, Terry, Paul, Mark and family as your hearts are heavy this week. I loved the pics here… hope your loving memories can bring you a smile and peace to fill the missing pieces in your hearts. Love to all!



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