Kenneth Ray Porter, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Lou Clayton Porter and Luther Porter. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Island Creek Coal Mines and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post 6. He loved watching UK Basketball and gardening. His greatest joy was watching his grandchildren's sport activities. Kenneth was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Earlington.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Porter, Martin Wayne Porter, and Roscoe Porter; and sisters, Norma Jean Cunningham and Barbara Ann Dorris.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Rosemary Porter; children, Susan Nichols of White Plains, KY, Kenneth Ray Porter, Jr. of Lexington, KY; Tammy Hardy and Lisa (Jason) Ellis, both of Madisonville; grandchildren, Josh Nichols, Troyanna Hardy, Lauren Ellis, Cody Nichols, Connor Ellis, TaLana Hardy, and Abbey Ellis; great-grandchildren, Aidan Nichols, Blayklie Willett, Jameson Willett, Emory Burden, and DJ Ray; several nieces and nephews; and his loving dog, Babe.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church, 112 S. Day Street, Earlington, KY, with Father Kennedy officiating. Inurnment to follow at 1 p.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the United States Army. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Tuesday at the church.