Jon D. Porter, age 78, died at Cox South Hospital on January 24, 2015.
Bon on October 22, in Springfield, MO, to Ruth and Donald Porter, he graduated from Central High School.
Following service in the U.S. Air Force, Jon moved to Lee’s Summit, MO to begin his career with Western Electric. He later moved to Ava, MO and became a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy. He retired after 15 years of duty and moved to Mountain Grove, MO, where he lived until his death.
Jon was a member of the K-9 Dog Handler Association. He played several musical instruments and he played in several Blue Grass Bands including Green Side Up.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Porter.
Survivors include his son and his wife, three grandchildren, his brother and Simone, his loyal German Shepherd and constant companion.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 30 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. A memorial reception will follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to the Leukemia Society.