David Porter

Born in Fort Dodge, IA to Gordon Porter, Sr. and Wanda (Lynch) Porter, he was the 7th of 8 siblings.

David graduated (1978) from Ft Dodge, IA high school. He later graduated from IA Central College in Ft Dodge, IA in auto mechanics. In 1983, he joined the U.S. Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, OK as a heating specialist.

David married Cheryl (Vogel) Porter in 1984 in Ft Dodge, IA. They were blessed with Tiffany Porter in 1989 and Sean Porter in 1992.

David worked in the auto parts distribution arena until he joined the North Kansas City School District, retiring in May 2023.

David loved spending time with his grandson Daemion and always looked forward to spending time with his siblings at family events. He followed the KC Chiefs, car races, and tinkered with auto challenges.

David is preceded in death by his mother, father, parents-in-law Jack and Geri Vogel, brothers Bill Porter and Gordy Porter, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, children Tiffany Porter, Sean Porter, and grandson Daemion Porter, brothers Mike and Joe Porter and sisters Liz (Steve) Quick, Mary Porter, and Leslie Chamberlain and sister-in-law Vickie (Dale) Krug, nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of David’s life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Parkville VFW, 11 Main St, Parkville, MO 64152, from 1 to 4 where pictures and stories can be exchanged.

In lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations could be given to Cheryl Porter, 512 NE 42nd St, Kansas City MO 64116.