Forrest Dale Porter

Dale Porter, 75, of Kings Creek, passed away on November 5, 2026.

He was born in Caldwell County to Oscar and Hessie Porter. He grew up in the Lenoir area in a large household. He is survived by his sister, Rita Hubbard, and her husband, Terry. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Ray, Rex, Annie, Jill, Johnny, Marie, Paul, Eddie, Jerry, and Evelyn.

Dale proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years.

Dale met his wife, Wilma, when they were children. They “grew on each other” throughout the years and were married in 1968. They shared 46 years of marriage until Wilma's passing in 2015. Together, they raised their children, son Michael and his wife, Danielle, and daughter Lisa and her husband, Richie. They were blessed with grandchildren, Amber, Josh, Dancy, and Jacob, and great-grandchildren, Eva, Liv, and Lachian.

Dale later met his partner, Joyce Brown, in 2019. They were introduced by their children, Lisa and Richie. Dale welcomed Joyce's family as his own, and they enjoyed seven years of love together. Joyce lovingly cared for Dale throughout his long illness. He also leaves behind Joyce's children, son Richie and his wife, Lisa; son Chuck and his wife, Nancy; and daughter Misty and her partner, Crowe, along with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dale also became a beloved father, grandfather, and uncle figure to many others who loved him.

He worked in the furniture industry in various capacities at several plants. He served as a foreman for Kincaid/Lazy Boy and D.R. Kincaid. He was also an entrepreneur, operating Pic A Pac, Tote A Poke, and Lenoir BP alongside Wilma and Amber. He later worked as a remodeler with Crowe and retired from White Tire, where he worked as a tire delivery driver.

Dale enjoyed outdoor adventures, including fishing and hunting for deer, bear, and squirrel. He also enjoyed building and woodworking.

Dale was a loyal, dedicated, kind, and mischievous man. He cared for his family and friends with unwavering love and always tried to do what was best for them. He loved a good joke, playing poker with his brothers, and lightheartedly picking on those around him. He was known for his saying that he “always told the truth or some form of it.”

Dale leaves his family and friends better for having known him. He will be remembered fondly and missed terribly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or a local hospice organization.

A Celebration of Life for Dale will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Evans Funeral Service in Lenoir, NC.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Dale Porter.