Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:59 pm

Billy Eugene Porter, 52, of Woodbury was called home on Dec. 13, 2011 by our Heavenly Father. He was born on Dec. 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Porter and Mary (Barlow) Porter.

He lived his life with his brother, Jerry Wayne Porter in Woodbury; he leaves behind three other brothers, Jimmie & Faye of Woodbury, John & Helen of Woodbury and James & Sue of Manchester; five sisters, Shirley & Willie of Nashville, Judy & Ernest of Woodbury, Janie & Dennis of Murfreesboro, Peggy & Issac of Woodbury and Francis of Alabama; also surviving are many, many nieces and nephews; special friends, Earl West, Gloria Braund, Larry Merritt and Cheryl DeWitt; very special friend, Dawnie Robinson.

Mr. Porter spent many years taking care of his mother. He enjoyed being outdoors, doing yardwork and working with wood.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 from 4-8 PM at Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Prater Cemetery will be Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 1 PM. Greg Mitchell will officiate.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net (615)563-5337