Kenneth Wayne Porter, 75, of Crystal City died Jan. 18, 2022, at his home. Mr. Porter was a retired auto worker and a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and NASCAR. He loved motorcycles, cars and classic country music. Born Aug. 2, 1946, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Laura (Hulsey) and Ernest M. Porter.
He is survived by his wife: Edna Ann (Toal) Porter; two daughters: Kelly (Ray) Stevenson of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Gayle (Joe) Ailshie of Arnold; a son: Jeff (Jennifer) Pate of Eureka; a sister: Doris (the late Jim) Griffard of Layton, Utah; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.