Dwaine Melvin Porter

Dwaine Melvin Porter passed away on December 9, 2018, at the age of 64 after battling cancer. He was born November 28, 1954, to Reginald and Geraldine Allison Porter in Los Angeles, CA.

Dwaine spent most of his childhood in Weston, ID. He graduated from Westside High School in Dayton, ID. Dwaine served in the Army from 1973-1975. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Dwaine loved hunting and being outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking, taking care of his animals, and fixing up his home. He was always kind to everyone and there weren't many people he didn't like.

He is survived by his love, Brenda Pitcher of Preston. His father Reginald Hyde Porter of Preston. His children Jeremiah and Angie Porter of Smithfield, Maria Wallace of Logan, LaDawn Floyd of Murray, and Shurie Bailey of Logan. Dwaine was blessed with 8 grandchildren. Thanks to the staff at Signature Home Health and that one special nurse for the amazing care Dwaine received. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 14, 2018, at the new Franklin County Funeral Home at 56 S. State Street in Preston. 

Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services. 

Burial will follow in the Preston Cemetery. Please share a favorite memory of Dwaine or share condolences to the family by leaving a tribute on this page.