Dennis Dean Porter, 85, died August 22, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born July 30, 1937, in Enid, OK, to Dean Charles and Freda Lillian (Burd) Porter.
Dennis graduated from Carrier High School, Carrier, OK, and Enid Business College. He retired after 40 years of service as an accountant with Lindburg and Vogel. Dennis enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants, and golfing. In addition, he was a sports enthusiast. Dennis enjoyed watching and following Hutchinson Community College sports teams, as well as the Kansas City Royals, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Oklahoma University. He attended First Southern Baptist Church, Hutchinson.
On September 28, 1957, he married Artelia Earlene Hollar, in Douglas, OK.
Dennis is survived by: his wife of almost 65 years, Earlene of Hutchinson; sons, Terry Porter (Debi) of Shawnee, Randy Porter (Charlene) of Hutchinson, and Lonnie Porter (Kristi) of Burleson, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Porter, Jesse Porter, Levi Porter, and Lexi Porter; sister, Deanna Weed (Gary) of Enid, OK; and sister-in-law, Celia Madden of Stillwater, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Darrell Porter.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2022, at First Southern Baptist Church, 1201 E. 23rd, Hutchinson, with Dr. Roy Jaye officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at Elliott Mortuary and 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. Cremation has taken place.