Aaron S. Porter

Aaron S. Porter age 92 of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. Aaron was born June 28, 1929 in Courtland Township, MI the son of Charles and Lula (Holden) Porter. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1947 and married Delores (Dertien) on August 12, 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked at Federal Mogul for over 40 years retiring in 1995. Being raised on a farm, farming was always an important part of his life. He ran a chicken farm as a family business for many years. He enjoyed baseball all of his life and played the catcher position. He was a longtime member at Oakfield Baptist Church where he was a deacon, treasurer, Sunday School teacher and youth leader. He was presently a member at Magnify Church, Rockford. Surviving are his children, Sharon (Francis) Putvin, Nancy Marcusse, John (Kristi) Porter; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores “Dee” in 2015; son-in-law, Jack Marcusse; siblings, Alton, Arthur, Darcy Porter, Crystal Bailey, Zelma Reeves, Reva Pell. The family will greet friends Thursday, March 31 from 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be Friday, April 1 at 11:00 am at Magnify Church, 6727 Kuttshill Dr. Rockford. Pastor Matt Zainea officiating. Interment Courtland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Krause Memorial Library, Rockford.