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Timothy Porter

Passed 02/13/2022

Obituary For Timothy Porter

Timothy Porter passed on Feb 13, 2022. Funeral Service will be healed on Wednesday, 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Viewing on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Please wear a mask to both services. Service will be livestream (scroll to the end of obituary and select link the day of service).

Timothy James J. Porter, known as Tym, was born on August 27, 1974 at Crittenton Hospital in Detroit Michigan, to Margaret and James Porter. As a young child, Tym was always adventurous and a free spirit. He attended Vernon primary elementary, Vandenberg middle school, and Cincinnati job corps center, where he received his certificate in culinary arts.

Tym enjoyed cooking, in fact it was his passion. He work at several different restaurants, where he obtained different culinary certifications, branding him “Chef Tym”. Tym’s favorite motto was, “Once you feed them and they like it, they are friends for life.” Tym was a very thoughtful person, helping everyone around him. He was always there when you needed him, and would often offer his second bedroom as a safe sanctuary.

Tym leaves behind to cherish his memories; aunts Pamela Hogan, Camella Hogan; brother Michael Porter (Chelsea); sisters Johnmella, Danielle, Dana (Charles), & Tyler; sons Jonathan, Chavontay, Jayvian; daughters Shavonda, Vonneisha, & Timeisha; his special niece Asia, and a host of nieces and nephews. Tym was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Porter, grandparents, and brother Lynn Porter.


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I will miss you. You were so sweet and gentle. I'm glad I hit to spend a decade being loved by you. I will see you again

Tym was an amazing cook & He will be truly missed. If I had to pick one thing about Tym that I admired, It was how he cared for & Loved his sister Johnmella & his niece Asia. He also had Mad Love for his Entire Family. Chef Tym Gone But Nerver Forgotten💖

Our deepest condolences~ Miller Family (Detroit, Michigan)

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

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