Background
Porter, J. R. was born on February 5, 1919 in Xenia, Illinois, United States. Son of David Newton and Nora (Copelin) Porter.
construction company executive
Porter, J. R. was born on February 5, 1919 in Xenia, Illinois, United States. Son of David Newton and Nora (Copelin) Porter.
Carpenter J.L. Simmonns Construction, Inc., Phoenix, since 1944.
Board directors Pasadena College, California, 1948-1956. Board directors Phoenix Christian High School, 1949-1954. Chairman Phoenix Charter Government Committee, 1983.
Member Phoenix C. oc C. (director 1976-1982).
Married Hazel Marie Bennett, June 2, 1939 (divorced April 1966). Children: Martha Porter, Kearns, Robert, Karen Porter Clark, Arthur. Married Marilyn Jean Fish, April 29, 1967.
Children: Ruthe Bruce, Arthur Case.