Mr. David Elmer Porter's Obituary
David Elmer Porter died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Gilchrist Center in Columbia, MD.
David was born to William E. and Hilda Linton Porter on June 17, 1949, in Frederick, Maryland.
A loving father and husband, he is survived by his wife Sharon, 2 children Todd and Kristy, a
daughter-in-law Kyla and son-in-law Shaun, and 4 grandchildren Ashlyn, Grady, Liam and
Conor. He is also survived by 2 sisters, a brother, 2 brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and many
cousins, nephews and nieces. David was an avid coin, baseball/football card, stamp and HO train
collector. He enjoyed being with his neighbors and loved spending time with his family,
especially his grandchildren.
Viewing for friends and family will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with funeral services starting promptly at 12:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick, MD 21701.
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