David Earnest Porter

David Earnest Porter, age 72 of Cornelia, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. 

Born on August 24, 1950, in Cornelia, he was a son of the late James Thomas Porter and Dorothy Hogsed Porter.  Mr. Porter was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a retired Coach, Assistant Principal, Physical Education teacher.  During his career in education, he was employed with Habersham County School System and also in Cartersville.  Mr. Porter was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church and a former member of the Cornelia Kiwanis Club.  In his spare time, he worked with the Recreation Department, was a builder and Jack of all trades, and was an avid sports fan. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Rosa Jean and Vernon White, and a brother-in-law, Bill Barden. 

Survivors include wife, Judy Parker Porter of Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Adam Porter of Cornelia, Jake Porter (Jennifer) of Clarkesville, and John David Porter (Carla) of Cleveland; daughter and son-in-law, Amy Kinney (Heath) of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Lindsey Wood, Ayden and Easton Brooksher, Sutton, Reece, Maggie and Ellie Kate Porter; great grandchildren, Luke, Porter, Kreed and Gatlin Wood; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Porter (Lassie) of Demorest; sister, Jane Barden of Cornelia; several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Terry Rice and Mr. Ricky Kimsey officiating.  Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery with full military honors provided by the U. S. Army Honor Guard and the Grant Reeves Veteran’s Honor Guard. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the funeral home. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.