Berry Eugene Porter Sr.

Winnabow, NC

Berry Eugene Porter, Sr., age 77, of Winnabow, NC, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

Born February 21, 1949 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late Grover Lee Porter and Ethel Ward Porter.

Berry a graduate of Tabor City High School.  He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by two sons, Chris Porter and Berry Eugene Porter II (Sequoyah) of Winnabow, NC; one daughter, Genna Alicia Porter of Wilmington, NC; one brother, Charles Dean Porter (Charlene) of Wilmington, NC; one sister, Bonnie Gore of Tabor City, NC; two grandchildren, Berry Eugene Porter III, and Fernie Grover Porter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gibson Porter, and one brother, Keith Porter.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Norris Cemetery, Tabor City, NC.

The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.

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