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Monday, November 19, 2012

Leonard Preston Porter
Leonard Preston Porter, age 76 of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was born on February 28, 1936 in Illinois to the late Everette and Francis McBain Porter. Leonard was a faithful member of Longfield Baptist Church. He loved collecting anything and everything. Leonard enjoyed working cross word puzzles, fishing, going places with Tina and spending time with family and friends especially his grandkids, who called him Papaw Poker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Ruth Seiber Porter.
Survivors:  
Daughters                              Jane Crowley and husband, Ken                Clinton
                                                Linda Lowe and husband, Billy                    Clinton
                                                Cathy Woods and husband, Butch              Lake City
                                                Sarah Armes and husband, Sonny             Coalfield
                                                Tina Woods and husband, Jimbo               Lake City

Brothers                                 Ed Porter                                                       Colorado
                                                Charlie Porter and wife, Beth                      Indiana

Sister                                      Judy Smith and husband, Bill                       South Carolina

Special Friends                     Becky Manis, J.D. Slover, and Alfred Dinkins

13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Several nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
                                                                     
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Devin Barnette and Bro. Russell Murphy officiating.
Friends and Family will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 to go in funeral procession to Circle Cemetery in Briceville for a 12:00 noon interment.

You can also view Leonard’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.

Margie Jean Poore 
Margie Jean Poore , age 58 of Lake City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2012 . She was born on September 6, 1954 to the late Carsie and Dorothy Carter. Margie was a member of the Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church. In addition to his parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Lonnie Carter.
Survivors:  
Husband of 39 years             Juden Elbert Poore Sr.                                           Lake City
Sons                                       Juden Elbert Poore Jr. and wife, Tanglea              Knoxville
                                                Jeremy May and husband, Chase                          Oak Ridge
Daughters                              Maggie Ann Vandergriff and husband, Roy           Andersonville
                                                Anna Mariea Hollenbaugh and husband, Jason    Lake City
Grandchildren                        Tyler and Ryan Vandergriff
                                                Blake and Stone Harness
                                                Austin, Kamesa, and Seth Poore
                                                Jessica Jackson
Great Grandchildren             Brooklyn and Aria Jackson
Sister                                      Victoria Duncan and husband, Woody                 Oliver Springs
Brother                                   Clyde Miller and wife, Pat                                        Lake City
Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012, Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating.
At Margie’s request, she will be cremated following services.
You can also view Margie’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com 
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.