IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joe C.

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Porritt

July 19, 2023

Obituary

Joe Carroll Porritt went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Joe was born on March 7, 1936 in Centertown, KY (Ohio County).  He was an active member of Hikes Point Christian Church and a faithful follower of his Lord Jesus Christ.  He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years as a computer programmer and drove a tour bus for Shockey Tours for 23 years.  He was also a well known square dance caller for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memory twin daughters, Denise Lea Valente and Debra Jo Gahan; best friend, Joyce White; grandchildren, Kimberly Morales, Brett Gahan, and Joshua Benningfield; great grandchildren, Caroline, Casey, Anthony, Alex, Tommy, and Chloe; and sister, Alana Harris.

He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Nell White; sister, Sherry Harris; and brother, Anthony Porritt.

He never met a stranger.  He looked forward to meeting Jesus Christ in Person and wanted all his family to be ready to meet him also.

His funeral is 1pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with private burial.  Visitation is 3-7pm Monday.

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