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Roy "Pokey" Porter

Roy "Pokey" Porter

  • August 8, 1948 - June 24, 2011
  • Elyria, Ohio
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Roy was a hero to me. He was like an older brother when we grew up. When his father passed away, his Mom (my Aunt Lizzie - I'm so sorry you never got to meet her - she was an absolute delight) and Roy became like an extension to our family - we did everything together. I admired him so much for the person he became - a good family man who loved his wife & children so much. I

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Posted by: Dian Ratcliff - cousin   Jul 16, 2011

Norma, So sorry to hear about Roy......I know it's going to hard for awhile... E-mail when you can......mjbowen@peoplepc.com.....Jean
Posted by: Jean (Taylor) Bowen - Elyria, OH - Friend   Jun 30, 2011

Uncle Roy will without a doubt be missed. He loved his family and would do anything for anyone. I remember the day Uncle Roy came to our rescue my mom was picking my sister and I up from school when we got a flat tire in the parking lot and was stranded. Without hesitation he jump into his vehicle and took the tire to the nearest place to get it plugged so that we could get home. He was just

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Posted by: Crystal Hall - Lorain, OH - My Uncle   Jun 29, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with the family to help them deal with the loss.
Come to me
God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to me." You didn't deserve what you went thru and so He gave you rest. God's Garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.


Posted by: Wade Hammond - North Ridgeville, OH - Friend    Jun 28, 2011

Go to God
by Grace E. Easley

When a friend is feeling sorrow
That you wish that you could share,
And no words of any language
Can remove the grief they bear,
When the unexpected shadows
Fall across the path they trod,
There is no human remedy,
When a brave heart's torn asunder,
And it's courage seems too small
There is no solace found in pain
That overtakes us all.
When hot tears keep on falling
'Til they drench the very sod,
To find someone to dry them,
There's a reason for each heartache,
Though we

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Posted by: Pat Novotny - amherst, OH - coworker   Jun 28, 2011

Sorry for the loss Norma. I did not know Roy that well but I always seen him at our family reunion all the time. I think he may have come to my grandma's house a few times. Im Dian's daughter by the way. I know this is a trying time for you and I hope it all works out for the better. I dont completely understand how you feel but I know that you are upset about all of this.


Posted by: Lauren - Grayson, KY - Roy's distant cousin   Jun 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. You have been such a strong family and I pray that your strength is there to help you during this time, and please know how much you are loved. My deepest sympathy.
Sondra
Posted by: Sondra Cole - Friend and Coworker of Jess   Jun 27, 2011

Norma and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so grateful I was able to talk with you last week Norma. I know you didn't want him to suffer or be in pain. No more pain... only for those who loved him. Please try to find comfort that he as at peace. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Carol Smith
Posted by: Carol Smith - Elyria, OH - Norma's friend   Jun 27, 2011

I rember meeting Roy and Norma while I worked as a cashier at Certified gas station on Lowell St. He always came in with a smile on his face and made my day a little bit brighter. Norma also came in with a smile and talked to my mom Karen Elder who lost my dad to cancer. I remember Norma going to nursing school and how proud Roy was that she was becoming a nurse. My thoughts and prayers are

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Posted by: April Stump - Elyria, OH - Friend   Jun 27, 2011

miss you dad love you lots see you later


Posted by: reeb - elyria, OH - dad   Jun 27, 2011