Ricky Porter

Kimberly from Missouri sent Red and White Handled Basket for Ricky Porter - April 16, 2025

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My heartfelt condolences to the Porter family. Ricky always greeted me—and everyone—with his signature smile and embodied a kind, gentle heart. While I had known of Ricky for some time, I truly got to know him on Sunday nights at the skating rink in Columbus. Not only was he an incredible skater, but he was also the smoothest and coolest in our crew.

After I moved to Atlanta, he would still check in on my mom from time to time—a true testament to his character. Ricky may be gone too soon, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

I'M DEEPLY SADDENED TO READ OF RICKY'S PASSING. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ENTIRE FAMILY.

Rest well my friend/family. I'm loss for words. When things don't go the way we pray, we must understand God knows best. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Ricky was an amazing person as you already know. He never met a stranger. A big heart and a smile that would light up a room. I pray that God brings understanding, comfort and peace, not just today but the days, months and years to come. Your angel has ascended and he's now watching over you 🙏💔❤️🙏

Cousin Rick. You will truly be missed. We are sending our condolences to the Porter Family. RIP Rickey Porter. Arthur and Sharon Williams

A Gentleman has earned his wings! I have never seen Ricky without a smile. I have never heard his tone of voice change from anything but respectful . Always a peaceful, sweet human. When I run out of gas 1 mile away from home with our 89 year old neighbor, (okay that's irresponsible of me), but I know Ricky is a responsible standby 😊. Whose going to fuss about the 89 year old neighbor up on a ladder? "Kim, I can see him on the ladder from my porch! Keep him off the ladder!"... He and his dog were the best at neighborhood watch but now are having a good ole time together! Our neighborhood will not be the same without Mr Porter. We have been neighbors for as long as I can remember, over 50 years...Yes I'm factoring in my childhood years when we used to walk up the street to talk to his house where his mother was sitting on the porch. Oh how I miss those days when "It Takes A Village".. really meant something. Ricky was a Grand Neighbor who checked on everybody! He always looked at my house when he passed by tooting the horn as well as just check to make sure all was good! God broke the mold with this one.....Mr Porter!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! To the family and daughters,You have my support! Much Love and sympathy, Kim and Family.

Rick Is My family, Cousin, and More My Greatest Friend. We Always Enjoyed The Life That The Most High Has Given Us. From Playing in Warren Williams To King Street, From Playing In The Gospel Group Destin! Cuz We Had Fun Here In The Realm Of Life. Man The Wisdom That You Shared Among The People Was What You Were Called To Do. Until We Meet Again Cuz. Thank You For The Visit! Love You and Can't Wait To See You Again. One Love❤️❤️

My sincere condolences to the family Rick was a great guy full of fun n laughter always kept a smile on his face will be truly missed RIH my friend

Rickey you will be miss here at Kysor Warren. Your smile and laughter would always make the day better. You were a great co worker to be around. Rest in peace 🙏

My brother Ricky, this is not easy I miss you the big brother I had growing up. Me and my family is going to miss you. Rest on my brother. Paschall, Brown, Monigan family's.

Ricky, my neighbor, my classmate, my friend, your infectious smile and loving spirit will never be forgotten. I'll miss you, King of King St.

El Chitty-Camacho Class of '76 CHS Blue Devils

My friend sincr childhood, I will miss knowing you are in this world. I never saw you when you weren't smiling. Even when we had the video chat just a few days before you passed, you were yet smiling. We had a chance to walk down memory lane. It's hard to believe that you left so soon afterwards. It has brought my heart great joy to read and hear so many beautiful things said about you. What makes it even more heartfelt is that more than an abundance of witnesses have testified of your character. You will never be forgotten. GOD bless your family during this difficult time and continue to comfort them.

Ricky you are magnificent. My heart may never be healed. I never imagined anything could hurt so much. Your life is a testimony of the goodness of God. Your mother said, "God sure knew what he was doing when he made you". I have no doubt you're in heaven with the Lord. I look forward to seeing you again. My feelings for you go far beyond the words of, I love you.

Rick and I met around 17, our junior year of High School and our kindred spirits connected til the day his spirit left his earthly body. @17 our greatest focus was to be cool and popular and find a way to get to the Summer rec dances. We were quite strategic and successful. We later while often sitting on the curb or on his porch steps strategize about what we were going to do after graduating and getting that first job, We got it. Then it was getting our first car. I got a 69 Chevy Malibu and he got a 65 powder blue Chevy belair. We then begin strategizing about the car upgrade a couple of years later. Now we both are working and we had to roll with the true players for real. I first purchased a brand new 78 rust colored Cutlass Supreme and Ric followed with the same a 78 white version...we had safely arrived to young men heaven. Next was the weekly convoy to skating, Burger King and Carver Park. We hit it all like seasoned veterans and we've been rolling every since. We were connected yet uniquely different. I made sure every time I came back and visited home Rick was on my agenda. Our love and appreciation always was the same and we spoke frequently. I will forever missed my forever friend, one of the nicest version of a man God created. I'm thankful God saw fit that our path intersect. I give Him, the man above, all the honor and the glory. Mike Coleman, Los Angeles, CA.

RICKY, OUR BELOVED COUSIN, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR GENTLE AND LOVING SPIRIT. MAY GOD SHOWER YOU WITH SO MUCH JOY. OUR PRAYERS OF CONDOLENCES, FOR RICKY'S FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PEACE&LOVE, COUSIN, PAT&AL GAINER

To My Porter Family, Me & Ricky met in 2014, along with Henry Jr. My Grandmother Eva Mae Porter & Henry Sr were Close Cousins. Henry Jr advised he played with my Father Larry Wright Sr as a child. He knew exactly who I was. Afterwards, when coming to town We would always reconnect. Ricky will deeply be missed. I later learned I went to Rothschild Jr High in the 80s with his Nieces. I remember them...very beautiful, popular & smart.

Cousins Henry Jr & Thelma I will personally reach out soon. My late Mother was name Thelma also. My Uncle was John Wright (Bull-Li).

Rest On Cousin Ricky, Rhonda Wright (St Petersburg, FL)

Ricky was a genuine down to earth man. It was always pleasant when our paths crossed. He was a great neighbor and he will be missed.

When the gates swing open, I'll walk in. That's what you did my friend. We were cousins by blood but brothers in our hearts. I'm going to miss you my brother, my cousin, my friend.

What a damaging blow in life!!! But God knows our every need in life, so I thank God for keeping Ricky for 66 yrs even though there were a complication in his life. I remember leaning on their car in the backyard talking to Ronald Hicks when his father came out telling me to sit in the chair and not on his car with a (smile). There are so many thoughts and memory moments that can be said, but I would like to say, may God Bless You Ricky and keep you wrapped in His care.

My condolences to the family!

Rickey we have been cousin-friends since little kids to adults We had classes together at CHS.Our mother's worked at Tasty Sandwich shop together back in the day we all attended Hopewell Baptist Church from lil kids to adults. You were my go too guy when I needed to talk with you about anything.I remember you told me about the diagnosis of what's going on we prayed and prayed..You were like a brother growing up I had to learned to accept what God has Allowed and appreciate the love that has lived. I love you my brother and sleep on in the morning 🌄 light with the Lord . Not a goodbye but a HELLO,🥀🥀🥀♥️ REST IN GOD'S PARADISE CHC CLASS OF 76 DEE ,

You are truly going to be miss had the best times back in the days when we used to party that smile, the laughter, and the love always

Rest easy my friend I'm going to miss you you and your family are 8n my prayers 🙏 ❤️

My Condolences to the Family. Ricky and I were born the same day 3rd of September 1958, in the mid 90's we were coworkers at Centennial Body two happy good lucky type of guy no knowing we were same ages I hallo Virgo he said me to Lol!, after that started Celebrating our Birthday calling each other's 3rd of September the day we will always remember, we were Partying at the American Legion Shcatuga Rd, Cusseta Rd, BYOB just having a Wonderful time. In 2023 our 65 birthday I was planning on to call Ricky after lunch at Olive garden with a toss, while getting seated Ricky and his family were there WOW! Happy till of Joy and we talk about our declining Health, I have this and he has that and thanking the Lord we are still here holding it in the road, We part take in our meal had fun and Shout Out to the other Virgo's, To the Family keep the Faith and hold on to God unchanging hand. Also to Thelma, stay strong Greenwave Nation 💚💛😎🙏.

Jessie Stanley

Ricky...... This has really touched me. You will be missed by so many. You were simply amazing!!! I pray for Peace and understanding for your daughter and the rest of your family. Take your rest friend.

We will cherish and remember you forever. Walk around heaven...

My sincere condolences and love to Ricky's family and those who loved him. I've known Ricky & his family for many decades. Our families grew up together on King St. He was always friendly, wore a big smile on his face, dressed nicely, drove nice cars, and kept their home and yard looking good. Good people! Good neighbors! Good families! We had a neighborhood reunion earlier this year and I was so hopeful that Ricky would join us. He was definitely missed. I thank God for his friendship over the years. You made it home safely my brother!

Our sincere condolences to the Porter Family from the Buchanan Family at other end of King Street!

Will always remember Brother Rickey's big smile! We had a lot of laughs growing up together in neighborhood.

Peace and Tranquillity Always! Pokey

Rest In Heaven's Glory...my friend

I'm going to miss you brother.

Rest on my Brother 🙏

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