Porter Washington, Jr.

~Obituary ~

Porter Washington, Jr. was born on November 4, 1948, in Memphis,

Tennessee. The son of the late Porter Washington, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Washington Brown. On Tuesday morning, November 8, 2016, Porter wrote the final chapter of his life, softly closed the book and went to his eternal home.

Porter accepted Christ as his personal Saviour at an early age. He worked for many years at the Aeolian Corporation manufacturing pianos.

Porter grew up and was raised in the Orange Mound Community and attended Melrose High School. He was very outgoing and never met a stranger.

Porter served in the United States Marine Corp attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He served in Vietnam and received several commendations; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, with 3 Stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal Meritorious Unit Citation, RVN Cross of Gallantry with Palm & Frame.

He was preceded in death by his brothers; Andrew Washington and Raymond Washington.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three brothers; Alfonzo Washington, Alonzo Brown (Brenda) and Ozia Brown (Naomi), two sisters-in-law, Marie Washington and Carol Jean Washington, aunt, Jessie Mae Jordan, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

When I Must Leave You

by Helen Steiner Rice When I must leave you Feed not your lonliness For a little whileOn empty days, Please do not grieve But fill each waking hour And shed wild tears In useful ways, And hug your sorrow to you Reach out your hand Through the years, In comfort and in cheer But start out bravely And I in turn will comfort you With a gallant smile; And hold you near; And for my sake And never, never And for my name Be afraid to die Live on and do For I am waiting for you in the sky!

All things the same,

~The Order of Service ~ Tuesday, November 15, 2016 • 11:30 A.M.

Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.

3320 Millbranch Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Reverend Francis Ssebikindu ~Officiating~

Processional Scriptures Reading

Old Testament..............................................................Pastor Rickey Scott

New Change Church

New Testament...................................................Pastor Ralph Andrews Sr.

Praise and Worship Word Ministry

Prayer................................................................................Minister Amelia Johnson Harris Memorial CME Church

Solo............................................................................................Ms. Vernesia Moore

Expressions

2 minutes please

Family, Friends & Neighbors Solo.............................................................................................Ms. Paula Bartlett

Life Reflection

Read Silently - Soft Music

Words of Comfort.....................................................................Pastor Brian Bartlett Lake Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Acknowledgements..........................................................Ms. Stephenie Washington Solo............................................................................................Ms. Vernesia Moore Eulogy.........................................................................Reverend Francis Ssebikindu Recessional

Senior Pastor, Living Waters Community Church

The Broken Chain

-By Ron Tranmer --We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly ,in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love Your Brothers

God’s Garden AUTHOR UNKNOWN God looked around his garden and he knew you were in pain found an empty place He knew that you would never get He then looked down upon the well on Earth again Earth and saw your tired face He put his arms around you and He saw the road was getting rough lifted you to rest and the hills too hard to climb With the help of his angels they flew He closed your weary eyelids and you to your heavenly place whispered “Peace be Thine” It broke our hearts to lose you but Gods garden must be beautiful, you didn’t go alone he always takes the best For part of us went with you the He knew you were suffering, day God called you home.

Love, Your Nieces & Nephews ~Acknowledgement ~

The family of Porter Washington would like to take the opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for your prayers, phone calls and love that were extended during this most difficult time. Continue to keep us lifted in prayer. God Bless!

~Active Pallbearers ~

Raymond Washington, Jr. Brandon Washington Marqui Crawford Michael Moore, II

LeKendrick Bunting Jamere Wray Antoine Jordon

~Interment & Committal Rites ~ Tuesday, November 15, 2016 • 1:15 P.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38125

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