Frederick Porter

Waynesville, Frederick Newton "Fred" Porter, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late William James and Harriett Chambers Porter and was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Melvin Porter. Frederick was employed at Laurel Ridge Country Club as a grounds keeper, retiring in 2013. Fred was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Fred is survived by his stepmother, Ruth Wright Porter; a half-sister, Debbie Shook and her husband, Kim, of Waynesville; a brother, William James Porter, Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Deland, Florida; a niece, Cassie Hensley; and a great-nephew, Jonathan Blake Hensley. Per Fred's request, his committal will take place on the Blue Ridge Parkway at a later date.