Charles "Buddy" Henry Porter

Charles "Buddy" Henry Porter was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, September 21, 1925, son of Foster and Grace (Vogel) Porter. He departed this life Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 6 days. Buddy served in the South Pacific during WWII with the US Army and was of the Catholic faith. He was an antique dealer and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Buddy is survived by his family: Bonita Montgomery of the home in Viola, Arkansas; Donald Montgomery of Viola, Arkansas; Danny Porter of Mt. Home, Arkansas; Josh and Austin Porter, both of Mt. Home, Arkansas; Velisa and Eddie DeShazo of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; Hadley De Shazo of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; Adam Montgomery of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Rachel and Aaron Young of Little Rock, Arkansas; Addison and Cullen; and one sister, Ruth Tenner of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; three brothers and Steve Montgomery. Funeral services will be held at Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas, at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 30, 2014, with Donald Montgomery and Adam Montgomery officiating. Interment will be in the Viola Cemetery in Viola, Arkansas, with arrangements entrusted to Barker Funeral Home of Salem. Memorials preferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital.