James H. Porter

James Henry Porter, 60 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his home. Jim was born March 27, 1952 in Muskegon, MI the son of Henry and Winifred Jean (Brown) Porter. He was employed at Dematic for 20 years. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Susan; children, Sarah (Rudy) Gonzalez, Matthew Porter, Rachel (Scott) Peterlein, Jacob Porter, Henry Porter; 8 grandchildren; brother, Stan Porter; parents-in-law, James (Kathryn) Batema. The family will greet friends Friday from 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. There will be a celebration of his life later in the fall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Springs Athletic Boosters.