Nathan “Nate” E. Porter

Nathan Edward Porter, a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long and well-lived life. He was born on June 3, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Atrinity and Doris Mae Porter.

Services for Nate will be held on Thursday July 20, 2023, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation/Social Gathering will be from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Nate’s Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM. If you are unable to attend the service, you can click on the following link to view. “Click here to view Nathan Porter’s Service” (Livestreaming starts at 10:55 AM central time)

Nate, as he was affectionately known, was very caring and compassionate. He attended Westport High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy at the age of 19, serving from 1970 to 1976. After service, he worked various jobs throughout the Kansas City area but spent the last 20 years of his career working as a sales account manager. In 1989, Nate met the love of his life, Twana. They wed in 1993 and were together for almost 35 years until his passing. They loved to travel, having visited several different countries over the years. when pressed to pick a favorite destination, Nate would typically choose Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He had a passion for landscaping, loved grilling, playing dominoes and socializing with family and friends. He was also an aquarist and sports enthusiast, with a special love for his Kansas City Chiefs. Beneath his comedic exterior lay a genuine warmth and kindness that touched the hearts of those fortunate enough to know him. Whether it was a lighthearted prank or a perfectly timed one-liner, Nate’s hilarious antics never failed to brighten the mood and left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.

He was preceded in death by both his parents, Artrinity and Doris Mae Porter, and his sister, Arqueitus Marie Porter.

Nate is survived by his wife, Twana; a sister and brother, Camille Renia and William Burton; a stepsister and stepbrother, Sharon and Guy Austin; a son and daughter, Artrinity (Trin) Porter and Marquee McCully; two stepdaughters, Kmeal Winters and Cassandra Wright; a niece and two nephews, Cheryl Renia, Chris Renia and Derrick Alexander, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and a host of cousins and other relatives.