George Wayne Porter
2/18/1965 - 6/2/2026
George Wayne Porter, 61, of Thomasville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Hinkle Hospice House.
George was born on February 18, 1965, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Bobby Wade Porter and Glenda Jane Barker Porter.
He was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Burcham.
Survivors include his wife, Lora Porter; three daughters, Stacey Emmons (Darrell), Kimberly Porter, Brittany Richardson (Josh); a half sister, Mary Lee; and ten amazing grandchildren, Summer, Taylor, Tyler, April, Josh, Willie, Bentley, Hayden, Zade, and Oliver.
George was a caring and selfless person. He leaves behind his family and friends who love him deeply and will miss him unconditionally. We will hold his memories and love in our hearts and will cherish them forever.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5:00pm at Jackson Creek Baptist Church, with Pastor Josh Kepley, officiating.
Following the service the family will receive friends and family at the residence.
We at Affordable Funerals and Cremations of Davidson County, are honored to be serving the Porter family.
R.I.P Wayne you were a good man done alot for the people in our comnunity..Had a lot of friends and people that looked up to you..Thank You For Everything You Ever Done For Me & Mine & Thank You For Sharing Kim With Me Couldnt Ask For A Better Friend
RIP Wayne enjoyed sharing recipes with you on Facebook.
R.I.P George I know you are dancing in the sky, your work on earth is done enjoy heaven and all it’s Angels
Always remember George coming to the back of church and shaking my hand with a big smile on his face …he will be missed dearly but not goodbye see ya on that Heavenly shore my friend … prayers to Lora and the family …