Ralph "Larry" Porter Jr. On February 20, 2023, Larry went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Born January 15, 1931to Ralph & Winnie Porter Sr. in Kennett, Missouri, the family lived there until moving to Phoenix, Arizona when Larry was a young boy. At age 17 he joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in July 1952. In June of 1953 Larry married Yvonne Macfarland and began their family having 4 children. They moved their family to Lake County in 1976 and he continued to work for Cal Motor Express in·Oakland until his retirement in 1986. They were married until her passing in March of 1994. In August of 1995, Larry married Marcia Lee and started a new chapter helping her to raise her 3 children. He started working for Royal Automotive and retired a 2nd time at age 84. Larry enjoyed fishing, bowling, cards, boating and riding his motorcycle as well as get togethers with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Marcia, his children Ralph "Butch" Porter Ill, Sheila Porter, Selena Weaver and Catherine Picton, his step-children Lisa (Trevor) Honeywell, Raymond (Shae) Winkler and Melori Lee, 15 grandchildren, 18 great children and 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside memorial service will be held March 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road, Kelseyville, CA, with celebration of life to follow at the Kelseyville Lion's Club, 4335 Sylar Lane, in Kelseyville, CA.