Porter, Donald Ray– age 61 of Knoxville. Donald stepped into glory Friday, November 23rd, 2018. Donald worked for PepsiCo with 38 yrs. worth of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. Porter and Lynda Gail Porter; brother Dallas Porter; and his wife of 34 years, Sherry Stokes Porter. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 3 years Teresa Rose Porter. He is also survived by his children: daughter, Amanda (Gary) Blakely, grandchildren Hayden and Karson Blakely; son Alex (Amber) Porter; stepson Michael Barnett, grandchildren Kyan and Kyler Barnett; stepson Robert Barnett, grandchild Ashtian Barnett; brother Pete (Hannah) Stokes, nephew and niece Jack and Abbie Stokes; brother Jeff (Trudy) Porter. The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:00 PM Sunday, November 25th, 2018, at Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville. The family will also receive friends on Monday, November 26th, 2018 at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe, GA from 1:00 – 3:00 PM with a service at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jeff LaBorg and Brother Wayne Davis officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999.
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