Edward "Bub" Silas Porter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

EDWARD SILAS PORTER 1930 - 2015 Edward "Bub" Silas Porter age 84 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015 at his residence. Edward was born on August 28, 1930 to Forest Clifford and Mary Alice (Dalton) Porter in Memphis, MO. He was raised and schooled in Nebraska City and Plattsmouth, NE. Bub enlisted in the US Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, he returned to Plattsmouth. He met Jill Gardner and they were later married on April 6, 1957 in Nebraska City, NE. Bub and Jill made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth. He had worked at the BREX Shops and later as a line foreman for the Nebraska Public Power District both in Plattsmouth. He was a member of First Christian Church and Lepert Wolever V.F.W. Post #2543 both of Plattsmouth. Edward is survived by his wife: Jill Porter of Plattsmouth, NE, two daughters: Jolene "Jodi" Haffke of Plattsmouth, NE, Jennifer "Jenny" Larsen of Plattsmouth, NE, three sons: Jim Poole and significant other Diana Strokan of Plattsmouth, NE, Mick Porter and wife Lori of Beatrice, NE, Tim Porter and wife Sue of Plattsmouth, NE, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister: Lois Oliver of Plattsmouth, NE, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Forest and Mary Porter, brother: Clifford "Pete" Porter, sister: Norma Seydlitz, and grandson: Adam Porter. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 31, 2015 at First Christian Church in Plattsmouth with Pastor Michael Lincoln officiating and Terry Little as vocalist. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., Thursday, July 30, 2015 with the family greeting relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Roby Funeral Home. Final Resting Place will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Nehawka, NE. The Pallbearers will be Aaron Porter, Jeremy Larsen, Dylan Porter, Justin Bruns, Samantha Hanner, Maddy Porter, Colene Haffke, and Lindsey Poole Honeyman. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Bud Lewis, Adam Porter (In Remembrance), Kevin Wagner, Lonnie Iles, Roger Pierce, and Mick Snell. Military Rites will be conducted by Lepert Wolever V.F.W. Post #2543 of Plattsmouth. Memorials to the Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in Omaha.

Edward "Bub" Silas Porter

August 28, 1930 - July 27, 2015