Alan Porter

Alan D. Porter, 65, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away on December 3, 2021. His wife, Marilyn, and daughters, Jennifer and Jamie, were at his bedside. Alan was born to parents Howard “Dean” and Laura (Billings) Porter, on July 15, 1956, in McMinnville, Oregon. Alan graduated from Sheridan High School and received a certificate from the Automotive Institute in Arizona. He was known for having several hobbies during his life, including racing, music, cooking, paintball, and riding ATVs. He married Marilyn, the love of his life, in 1977, who survives him. Alan is also survived by daughter Jennifer (Porter) and husband Joe Bell, daughter Jamie and grandchildren Kaylee, Jackson, Mya, and Murphy, his mother Laura Porter, sister Cindy Porter, and brother Duane Porter. Alan was predeceased by his father Dean. In 1990 Alan gave his life to the Lord while attending the Sheridan Nazarene Church. Over the years Alan dedicated much of his time to the church and its members. He was part of the worship team for many years; a self-taught bass guitarist, he enjoyed singing and playing with his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. His new love for the Lord as well as singing and playing led him to join a traveling gospel quartet, several Celebrate Recovery worship teams in the area and many of the local Christmas Cantata’s. Alan’s Celebration of life will be held on 12/18/21 at 11 am at the Dayton Christian Church, 520 Church Street, Dayton, OR 97114. Please note masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Freedom House Church, PO BOX 544, Dayton, OR 97114