Cole D. Porter Sr., age 62 of Benzonia, Michigan, died Monday night, February 17, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 3, 1958 in Adrian, Michigan son of the late Cleve and Rose Maureen (Burke) Porter Sr. Cole married Juanitta Kay Sterling on March 17, 1975 in Allegan, Michigan. Juanitta preceded him in death on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015. He was employed for many years with Cold Stream Farms in Freesoil, Michigan. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, and camping. One of his great passions, besides an ice cold beer, was being a great mechanic and loved working on cars for his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter and son in-law, Thresa and Jeremy Frayer, his son Cole D. Porter Jr., seven grandchildren: Khodi, Caitlyn, Brett, Donovan, Jalie, Angella, and Erin, five great grandchildren with twin boys on the way, five sisters and two brothers in-law; Alice and Richard Parker, Iva and Pernell Brown, Donalda Chase, Avelyne Cash and Lois Porter four brothers and two sisters in-law; Cleve Porter, Ora Porter, Pete and Mary Porter and Jim and Sue Porter. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Cole was also preceded in death by his daughter Angella Renee Porter and by his great grandson Riley Chase Taylor.

According to Cole's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Pastor George Butler officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning one hour prior to the memorial service. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the service.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.