John Peyton Porterfield, age 89 of 5607 Blenna Court, Dublin passed away Monday, October 16, 2006 at his home.
Born June 24, 1917 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Porterfield, Sr. & Willie Maude Quesenberry Porterfield. His wife, Rose Zetta "Rosie" Turner Porterfield; one daughter, Betty Jo Porterfield; and son, Douglas Wayne Porterfield, one Granddaughter, Deborah Lynn Flinchum, two sisters, Ruby Beverly & Emily Jones, one brother, Benjamin Harrison Porterfield, Jr. and one son-in-law, Noel Flinchum preceded him in death. He was retired from the Town of Dublin (Superintendent of Utilities) with over 30 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served during World War II.

Surviving

Sons
John Harrison & Pauline Porterfield - Dublin
Terry Lee & Patty Porterfield - Pulaski

Daughters
Connie Flinchum - Salem
Willie & David Brooks - Roanoke
Judy Robinson – Dublin

Sister Marnie & Garnett Fagg – Pulaski

Little Buddy Benny Holcomb

Special Friends Larry & Kay Hancock

19 Grandchildren
40 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces & nephews

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Pastor Ronald Gore officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd, Pulaski..
Special thanks to NRV Medi-Home Health & Hospice for their special care.
Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.