Tony James Porter

Erath – Funeral Service for Tony James Porter, 61, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 10, 2023 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Erath.  Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Forked Island.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Thursday, November 9, 2023 beginning at 4:00PM until 8:00PM, with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM.  Visitation will resume on Friday, November 10, 2023 beginning at 8:00AM until the time of service.

A native of Forked Island and a resident of Erath, Mr. Porter died at 7:33PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence.  He was the owner of Porter-X Exterminator for over 12 years and worked in the exterminator business for over 25 years.  Tony enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and loved decorating for Halloween.  He also enjoyed music and played drums in a band for several years.  Tony cherished the title of “Granddaddy “.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lori Gunter Porter of Erath; four sons, Corey J. Porter and his wife Megan of Youngsville, Ryan S. Porter of Abbeville, Tyler J. Porter of Abbeville, and Cameron Carpenter of Houston, TX; three daughters, Brittany N. Porter of Kaplan, Kristen Romero and her husband Cody of New Iberia, and Katelyn Broussard and her husband Holden of New Iberia; two brothers, Randal D. Porter and his wife Kathy and Wayne Kevin Porter and his wife Susan; and four grandchildren, Nova Ann Porter, Annelise Kate Broussard, Cohen Micheal Romero, and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Collins and Ouida Hebert Porter.

Serving as pallbearers will be Randal Porter, Kevin Porter, Ryan Porter, Cameron Carpenter, Corey Porter, and Mark Lemaire.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Porter, Holden Broussard, Don Lemaire, Shannon Sonnier and Cody Romero.

David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangement.