Rodger James Porter Jr.

Rodger James Porter, Jr.Rodger James Porter, Jr., 74, a Suffolk native, transitioned into eternal life on July 13, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Porter was the son of the late Roger Porter and Gladys Porter. He attended East Suffolk High School. He later attended Norfolk State University and The Door of Life Bible Institute in Franklin. He was employed by Planters for 15 years and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 25 years where he was a supervisor in the Supply Department. He also devoted numerous years of service to many local funeral homes. Mr. Porter was a member at Scott’s Revival Church in Franklin, Virginia where he served as a deacon.He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife of 53 years, Mazina S. Porter of Suffolk; one daughter, Dionne Porter-Saunders (Paul) of Suffolk; two sons, Gregory V. Porter of Suffolk and Derek S. Porter (Wanda) of Chesapeake; one sister Daisy Bynum; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.A homegoing service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Apostolic Faith Church of God at 680 Oak St., Franklin, Virginia conducted by Dr. Evelyn S. Square. Entombment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk. Family and friends will be received at his residence at 1341 Baltic St. in Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangement.  In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations made to the Rodger J. Porter, Jr. Foundation.Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rodger James Porter Jr., please visit our flower store.