David Earl Porter

David Earl Porter, 88 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Missouri Palliative & Hospice Care, 3675 S. Noland Rd. Ste 225, Independence, MO 64055. Memories of David and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.

David was born on October 4, 1936, in Cass County, MO to Ned and Ada (Sparks) Porter. On October 17, 1954, David was united in marriage to Etha Lee Green in Reno, Nevada. He spent most of his working years in the construction industry, retiring from Beemer Construction on March 31, 1999. In addition to construction, David also raised cattle. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, catfishing, mushroom hunting and being outdoors.

David is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Etha Porter of Odessa, MO; two children, Bob (Gail) Porter of Odessa, MO and Dave (Janet) Porter of Vian, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Bobby Porter of Odessa, MO, Jesse Porter of Blue Springs, MO, Nathan (Tracy) Porter of Austin, Texas, Damian Porter of Austin, TX, and Nicole (Ryan Mojica) Porter-Mojica of Austin, TX; seven great-grandchildren, Seth Porter, Dylan Porter, Wyatt Porter, Gabriella Porter, Delilah Porter, Maverick Mojica, and Preslee Mojica; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by seven siblings, Lorene Miller, Ada Howard, Francis Porter in infancy, Billy Porter, Wilbur Porter, Mainard Porter, and Don Porter.