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Garvin “Gale” Porter

Garvin “Gale” Porter obituary, Saint Joseph, MO

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Garvin Porter Obituary

Garvin "Gale" Porter, 65, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away peacefully with his head phones on playing his favorite rock 'n' roll music on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Fairfax, MO. Gale was born on April 4, 1960, in Maryville, Missouri, to Garvin and Beverly (Fannon) Porter. Gale is preceded in death by his parents and baby sister, Colleen Hale. Gale is survived by his son, Chad; daughter, Clarissa Porter; grandson, Draven Porter; sisters, Cathy Keller, Cindy Bowlin, Connie Wall, Carla Howard, Christy Porter, and Cherry Bye; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gale loved woodwork, rock 'n' roll music, and cruising the highway. Gale has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith, Savannah Chapel. There will be a Celebration of Life held by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Savannah Rolling Hills Library

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Published by KQ2 from Jul. 16 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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Barb Davison

July 22, 2025

So sorry for the families loss.

Connie &Ronnie Roberts

July 21, 2025

so sorry for your loss of your brother Gale

Connie &Ronnie Roberts

July 21, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kevin Limle

July 20, 2025

My family and I are very sorry for your loss.

Shelley Hanna-Cowen

July 19, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Love you all.

Cleota Shell

July 19, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Donna Goodrich

July 18, 2025

I'm so sorry for ur lost. Prayers for the families. He will be missed very much.

Clarissa Porter

July 17, 2025

My goofy, rock ‘n’ roll loving, highway-cruising, collector of all things “neat,” creator of the “my Rissa Girl” song, big-hearted, party-loving dad..

I’m so thankful we had the chance to talk through our pain, to share our truths, and to find peace with one another. That healing will stay with me forever. I love you.

Sharon Fergison (Jones)

July 17, 2025

My heart hurts for you. So hard to lose your baby brother. May God give you peace.

Cindy & George Budine

July 17, 2025

Hugs and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss. He is now free.

Judy Jones

July 17, 2025

My sympathy in the loss of your brother.

Sherry Ueligger

July 16, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Wohlford Owens

July 16, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kim Isenberg

July 16, 2025

May he continue to enjoy his rock and roll in heaven. RIP

Michael Welch Michael Welch

July 16, 2025

I am so sorry for the loss of Gale. You all have my deepest sympathies.

Gail Briner

July 16, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Deborah Price

July 16, 2025

I'm so sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers to you all.

Susan O'Callaghan

July 16, 2025

So sorry for your loss

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