Calvin C. “Chris” Porter, also known by friends as “Butch,” passed away October 29, 2019 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice of Huntington.  Born July 24, 1946, he was the son of Calvin Porter and Catherine Porter. After graduating high school, Chris served for four years in the U.S. Navy as a medic. A lifelong resident of the area, he worked for forty years as an RN at St. Mary’s Hospital before his retirement. A skilled professional, Chris was often sought out for his expertise in wound care, in which he specialized.
For the past 44 years, Chris was active in the Tri-State Area Boy Scouts, where he served as a district commissioner, member of the advancement committee for Eagle Scouts, merit badge counselor, camp medical officer for Camp Arrowhead and was a previous Scout Master of Troop 92. He received the Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit and was a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a Wilderness Ranger for 36 years.  Chris is survived by two sons, Nathan (Cori) Porter of Laurelville, OH and Nick (Jennifer) Porter of Lesage, and a daughter, Elizabeth (Jason) Duke of East Liverpool, OH, as well as their mother, Jackie Porter of Milton. Also surviving are his siblings, Thomas Porter, Mickey Porter, Richard Porter, and Jennie Lynn Storch. He is preceded in death by his parents and a beloved sister-in-law, Nedra Porter.  Chris is also survived by six grandchildren, Jordan, Kyra, Braden, Ealey, Della, and Joseph, whom he loved and adored.  A memorial gathering will be held Saturday November 9, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Chris’ name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Huntington.