Odis Wayne Porier, age 77, and long-time resident of Rockwall passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born on August 10, 1942, in Texarkana, TX, to Odis Odell Porier and Miriam Margaret (Thompson) Knighton. He married his wife, Judy on June 3, 1960, in Texarkana, TX. Odis loved to build remote control airplanes and wood furniture. He was a talented handyman. Odis loved the outdoors. His presence will be deeply missed.
Odis is survived by his daughters: Theresa Jones and husband Punkie of Terrell, TX, and Debra K. Barr of Garland, TX; grandsons: Rickey Johnson, Jeff Jones, Matthew Johnson, and Zachary Johnson; granddaughters: Amanda Carrizales and Erin Jones; sixteen great-grandchildren; sister: Darla Kay Featherson and husband Steve of Little Rock, AR; brothers: Randy Porier and Terry Porier; brother-in-law: Charles Steele and wife Barbara of Wills Point, TX; and his running buddy: Sharon Horton. He was preceded in death by his wife: Judy Porier; sister: Cindy Wilcher; and his parents.
A private family service will be held.
