Mr. Ricky Porter, 66, of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Friday, April 18, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. Ricky Porter was born on September 3, 1958, in Columbus, Georgia. He was the son of Oddell Williams and Henry Porter. Ricky was baptized at an early age, and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. The Lord called Ricky home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while being cared for at Columbus Hospice.

Ricky was educated in the Muscogee County School System, attending Carver Elementary, Richards Middle School and graduating from Columbus High School in 1976. After graduation, he would go on to attend Columbus Technical College taking classes for welding. Ricky was a devoted employee of Kysor Warren, working as a Welder for 45 years before retiring.

Being a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia, Ricky was known and loved by many throughout the city. His personality and outgoing spirit allowed him to never meet a stranger. Ricky was a hardworking man, always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends no matter the job. He was a diehard University of Georgia Bulldog Football Fan. On Saturdays Ricky could be found watching football and cheering on the Bulldogs, “GO DAWGS”. Affectionately known as “Slick Rick”, Ricky was a family man, always providing for his loved ones, and being known as the life of the party.

Ricky leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters; Brittany and BreAnna Porter both of Columbus, Georgia. Two grandchildren; Arianna and AJ Character of Columbus, Georgia. Two Sisters; Thelma Anderson (Columbus, Georgia) and Carolyn Childs (Atlanta, Georgia). One brother, Henry Porter, JR. (Columbus, Georgia) One aunt, Zadie Washington (Columbus, Georgia) who was like a second mother to Ricky, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.