Background
Wilson, Porterfield was born on July 12, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Monroe and Willie Mae (Sellers) Wilson.
Wilson, Porterfield was born on July 12, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Monroe and Willie Mae (Sellers) Wilson.
Graduated from high school, Nashville.
Automobile salesman, Bill Snethkamp, Highland Park, Michigan, 1963-1970; automobile salesman, Porterfield Wilson Pontiac, Detroit, 1970-1978; automobile salesman, Porterfield Wilson Pontiac, General Medical Council Truck, Detroit, from 1978; automobile salesman, Porterfield Wilson Mazda, Detroit, from 1979; automobile salesman, Ferndale (Michigan) Honda, from 1979; land developer, Porterfield's Marina Village, Detroit, from 1987. Director First Independence National Bank, Detroit, from 1982, Dunbar Memorial Hospital, Detroit, from 1980. Member of advisory board United Foundation, Detroit.
Commissioner Civil Service Commission, City of Detroit. Member Booker T. Washington Business Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), Association Minority Dealers (past president), Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Boat Club, Renaissance Club, Motor City Yacht Club, Turnberry Yacht Club.
Married Barbara Jean Fuller Wilson, June 2, 1962. 1 child, Porterfield Christopher.