Eric was born Nov. 8, 1971, in Warren, son of the late Wade and Carol Jean Davies Porter. He was of the Methodist faith. He attended Niles City Schools.

Eric was employed by the Ohio Turnpike as a janitor and worked for Sandy’s Auto Body detailing cars for several years. Eric enjoyed fixing cars for his friends, fishing, detailing cars, collecting Matchbox cars and putting model cars together. He especially enjoyed Friday movie nights with his son and sidekick, Ryan. He also loved to enter his historic car, a 1985 Monte Carlo, into car shows with Ryan.

Eric will always be remembered by his wife, Margaret Ann Porter; son, Ryan Eric Porter of Youngstown; sister, Shelly (William) Clay of Youngstown; two brothers, Allen and Durand Porter of Niles; mother- in-law, Carol Reedy; sister-in-law, Kim Morrison of Boardman, brother-in-law, Scott Morrison of Youngstown; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends, Dave, Mike and Bill.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Lori Porter; father- in-law, Jerry Morrison; brother-in-law, Mark Morrison; and best friend and dog, Maggie.

Private services were held.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital for the kind and compassionate care shown to Eric.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman. Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment because of the current pandemic are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text or email, or at the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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