William C -Bill- Porter, age 92, of Bull Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence. Born September 6, 1915, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Cecil and Lydia White Porter. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 68 years, Ruby Jean Graham Porter, whom he wed August 14, 1940. Also surviving are five sons, William Roy Porter and wife MarLee of Virginia Beach, VA, Ronald Eugene Porter and wife Mitzie of Morehead, KY, Roger Lee Porter and wife Rita of Morehead, KY, Larry Wilson Porter and wife Geri of Lexington, KY, and Timothy Wayne Porter and wife Marsha of Cincinnati, OH; one daughter, Sarah Jean -Cherry- Murphy of Fayetteville, NC, wife of the late Sergeant Major William Larry Murphy, Sr. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Bill was a former employee of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairborn, OH, Gene White Lumber Company, Morehead, KY, and Joe Greer Lumber Company, Midland, KY. In 1989 he retired as Rowan County P.V.A. after 18 years of service. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Christian Church. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Mt. Pisgah Christian Church with the Rev. James DeAtley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Porter-s five sons and grandson William Larry Murphy, Jr. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals and after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Pisgah Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pisgah Christian Church, 7855 Bull Fork Road, Morehead, KY 40351. Visitation: Monday, July 14, 2008, after 6 p.m. Funeral: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 3 p.m. Interment: Mt. Pisgah Cemetery