Carl Fredric Porter, 93 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Porter was born on June 26, 1925, in Lebanon, Missouri to Fred and Laley (Gardner) Porter. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medical aidman assigned to the 29^th Infantry Regiment. He was honorably discharged on Sept. 14, 1949, from Camp Stoneman near Pittsburg, California.

Blessed to find love twice, Carl Porter was married first to Fern Smith on Feb. 23, 1951. Together they had one daughter and shared nearly thirty-five years before Fern passed on Nov. 6, 1985. Then, on Oct. 9, 1987, he was married to Naoma Helmuth. Having shared thirty-two years together, Naoma Porter survives in Warsaw.

He was a loving, caring man of great faith. He was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle (now Touch of Life) Church and was very involved there. He loved being outdoors, would often take his lunches to Center Park and would spend hours there each day when the weather allowed; he loved watching the birds. When the weather wasn’t as nice, he enjoyed watching Everybody Loves Raymond and The Big Bang Theory.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Fern and sister, Norma Dollar, Carl Porter is survived by his wife, Naoma Porter of Warsaw; daughter, Beth Porter of Mountain Home, Ark.; three step-daughters: Sheri (Roger) Helton of Roann, Toni (Fransisco) Cuahuizo of Warsaw; and Teresa Kinney of Warsaw; and a brother, Neal Porter of San Bernardino, Calif. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sixth great-grandchild is on the way and Carl was very much looking forward to meeting him or her.

Those wishing to express their sympathy may visit with the family at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw from noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, March 20. Beginning at one o’clock, Reverend Dannie Patrick will officiate a funeral service at Titus Funeral Home. Members of the United States Army, American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126 will execute military honors. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Warsaw Biblical Gardens. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com