Stephen David Porter, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born on December 9, 1952, in Ieager (McDowell County), W.Va., he was the son of the late Charlie Porter and Tessie Thornsbury Porter.

Mr. Porter worked in the coal mining industry in West Virginia. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his Lord and was a member of The Cove Church in Statesville. Stephen cherished his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

In addition to his parents, Charlie and Tessie Porter, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Juanita Trent, Barbara Shupe, and Ella Mae Lester; and his brothers, Charles Porter Jr., Edward Porter, Cleve Porter, Edgar Porter, and Joe Porter.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years, Robin Mitchell Porter; his son, David Porter and wife Andrea; grandchildren, Madison Soto and husband Geo, and Chase Porter; brothers, Doug Porter and Tim Porter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the Chapel of Nicholson Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Johnson officiating. The family will gather with friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or www.hospiceofiredell.org.

Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.