Michael Gene "Mike" Porter

Michael Gene Porter, age 63, of Salem, VA, was promoted to glory on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1956, to the late Thomas Warren and Gladis Udora Bryant Porter. Michael lived in Salem, VA, with his only sister, Linda. His smile will be dearly missed. Many would say that he was the luckiest man on earth to have had the best sister! Mike had a passion for woodworking, and it was evident that that was his true love. He is survived by his sister, Linda Faye Porter; brothers, Edgar C. Porter, Thomas Wayne Porter, William David Porter, and James Herbert Porter; and numerous family and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, VA. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. You are encouraged to practice all current CDC and local government recommendations regarding Covid-19. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Second Visitation When Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Thursday, July 9th, 2020 2:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Thursday, July 9th, 2020 Location Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Address 5737 Airport Road Roanoke, VA 24012