Mr. Cleothria (Cleo) Porter, son of the late Jeff and Everline Porter, was born April 29, 1942 in Red Banks, Mississippi. He graduated from the public school system in Luxora, AR. He was employed with the City of Tarpon Springs for over 10 years and then persuaded a career with Drisco Asphalt Company for over 25 years, up until he relocated to South Carolina. He was a member of Mt. Sinai AME Church, where he worshiped until he became ill. Cleo was a reserved man, who enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching sports and the news.

On January 16, 2018, in Florence, SC, God saw it fit to call him home to rest.

Cleo was united in holy matrimony to Minnie Lou Porter for over 46 years and this union was blessed with five children. He was also a foster parent for many years. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Bennie Gamble; one sister, Pauline Rinkins; two brothers, Robert Porter and Jeff Lee Porter, Jr.

Cleo memories will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Minnie Porter; two devoted daughters, Michelle (Sheldon) Thomas of Effingham, SC; Bernadette (Leron) Carr of Waldorf, MD; two sons, Bernie Gamble of Lynchburg, SC and Tommy (Myra) Gamble of Holiday, FL; three sisters, Dorothy Porter of Homestead, FL, Helen White of Luxora, AR, and Anita Wilkes of Texas; four brothers; Andrew Porter of St. Louis, MO, Wilson (Roslyn) Porter of Burlington, IA, Otha (Patricia) Porter of Little Rock, AR, and Randy Porter of Texas; two sister in-laws, Ineatha (Elbert) Graham of Lynchburg, SC and Pearline Gamble of Lynchburg, SC; one brother in-law, Reverend Andrew Gamble of Sumter, SC; nine aunts & one uncle; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. Porter will be placed in the church on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 2pm at Mt. Sinai AME Church, 4835 County Rd, Lynchburg, SC, with Rev. Marie Webb, Officiating.

Interment will follow in Edward Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at 7260 Loblolly Rd, Lynchburg, SC.