Funeral Arrangements - Rupert Porter

[S Porter]

OBITUARY: RUPERT PORTER

Seneca, SC—Mr. Rupert Madden Porter, 73, husband of Shirley Mason Porter, of 201 Kathmaette Drive, Seneca, SC, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Cottingham Hospice House after a long illness.

Born on October 30, 1936, Mr. Porter was the son of the late William Earl and Alice Madden Porter. He was a home builder/contractor and businessman for over 50 years; owning and operating Rupert Porter Builders and V&P Grading. His passion was the sport he loved—stock car racing and the facility that he built and operated, Anderson Motor Speedway, Anderson, SC, for over 47 years. He was a long-time member of the Hejaz Shrine, Seneca Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite; and a member of the Seneca Baptist Church Baracca (Men’s) Sunday School Class.

In addition to his wife of 47 years, Mr. Porter is survived by daughter, Sylvia Porter of Seneca; brothers, Leon Porter of Burlington, NC and William Earl (Junior) Porter, Roger Porter and Tommy Porter, all of Seneca; and sisters, Edalene Kelly of Seneca, Pat Deaton of Walhalla and Genelle Tate of Lincolnton, NC.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was predeceased by brothers, Jerry Douglas Porter, Cleo Porter and Billy Harrison Porter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009, from Seneca Baptist Church with burial to follow in Oconee Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2009 at Davenport Funeral Home, Walhalla.

The family is at the home.

The family respectfully asks that memorials be made to OMC Hospice of The Foothills, attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 or to Seneca Baptist Church, 1080 South Oak Street, Seneca, SC 29678.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com
DAVENPORT FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS

DAVENPORT FUNERAL HOME, INC.
864-638-3611 864-638-0806 FAX
PO Box 462
Walhalla, SC 29691
www.davenportfuneralhome.com
email:davporfh@bellsouth.net

[S Porter]

Dear Racing Family -

I just wanted to say a quick "thanks" to everyone in the racing community for all of the cards, calls, texts, visits, posts on the forum and so forth. I am completely overwhelmed right now so I may not get to return your calls, but Mom and I both certainly appreciate all of the kind words of support. Everyone is invited to join us at the visitation and/or the funeral as we celebrate Dad's life.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

Much love,

Sylvia

[toyota8]

T&P go out to ur family he will be missed ..
Barnett Racing 85 8

[RED DEUCE]

Sylvia I thought that it was awsome to see that many people show up last night to celebrate your dad's life. He would have been very proud to know that he had so many friends, It was like the who's...who of racing! Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your family.

[toyota8]

i wish i could of made it T&P Barnett Racing