Kenneth Wayne Porterfield, 67, of Waco, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 17th.
Funeral Service: 10AM Wednesday, January 21st at Parkview Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Tuesday, January 20th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Kenneth was born July 26, 1947 in Waco to David C .and Luddie Mae (Hastings) Porterfield. He graduated from University High School in 1965. Ken served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Trudy Gregg in May 1970. He received his Criminal Justice degree from Baylor University in 1978. He served 22 years with the Waco Police Department as a police officer, retiring in 1997. Ken married Sandra (Kattner) Parker on September 20, 1997. He then worked for CTWP for 16 years up until the time of his passing. Ken was an active member of Parkview Baptist Church for 10 years as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, as well as other activities. Ken was passionate in serving the elderly and the young. His greatest treasures were his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tommy Porterfield.
Survivors include wife of 17 years, Sandy Porterfield of Waco; daughter, Katrina Molski and husband Todd of McKinney; son, David Shane Porterfield and wife Kristen of Axtell; stepchildren, April Avila and husband Frank of Granbury, Charlotte Griffin and husband Paul of Waco, and Vance Parker of Waco; grandchildren, Tommy, Austin, Carolyn, Kamryn, Isabelle, Johnnye, Jaden, Kegan, Kooper, Kylie, and Kasen; sister, Catherine Locke and husband Robert of Clifton; mother of his children, Trudy Porterfield of McGregor; and numerous other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Vance Parker, Frank Avila, Clayton Smith, Tommy Gunn, Jeff Normandin, and Kyle Hunt.
Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church.
Place of Service: Parkview Baptist Church , 1100 East Lake Shore Drive; Waco, TX 76708
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Sandy and family
I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy.
KathyMolski
Sandy and Family,
I am very sad to learn of Ken’s passing. I worked with Ken at CTWP, and he was like family to me. Ken was always trying to make me smile or brighten my day whenever I was too stressed with work or had personal issues. My condolences to you and your family.
To Sandy and the family,
We are sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy
Mark, Monica & Ethan Henry
Kenneth and I competed against each other in the Soap Box Derby and worked together at the Centex Zoo as teenagers. He was a good and trusted friend. My heart goes out to those who loved him.
My deepest sympathy extended to the Porterfield family. May God send his angels to surround y’all in your time of grief. God called an another angel home and just know I am a better person because I do Ken Porterfield.
I am so sorry to hear this!!! Ken was an amazing man whom we all loved and respected. If we can do anything for you let us know.
Paul & Charlotte Rawls
Our condolences to entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy,
Gordon, Lori & Aunt Joyce
My deepest sympathy to your family. I had the privilege of working with Ken for the past 4 years. His love and pride for his family always radiated from him. He will be missed but never forgotten.
To Sandy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a very nice man and he loved the Lord and loved everyone that he met. Simon and I will miss him. You have our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort during this time. If there is anything that we can do. please let us know.
I knew Ken from his visits to L3, he was always a sweet guy.
Sorry for your loss.
It is with great sadness that I heard of Bro. Porterfields passing. He will be greatly missed and remembered by everyone who knew him. Ken was my Sunday school teacher & my bible quiz coach. He was a lot of fun. He cared about us. The way that he believed in us definitely made an impression on my life. I remember being able to go to him with anything – he answered our questions (no matter how silly) in a way we could understand without confusion. That’s important at that age and he knew that. I’m thankful for his guidance.
Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed – in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Corinthians 15:52-56
Our condolences to entire family. Ken worked with my husband at CTWP for many years. Such a nice man, always had a story to tell. Always talked about his family with such love. His face would just light up as he told me stories of his grandkids. He will truly be missed. My heart is so heavy. Blessing to the family.
Deepest condolences and prayers for the family. Ken has been working on my copier for more than 10 years, and though I’ve never met his family, I feel as though I know them through his stories and pictures. My heart broke when I learned of his death; but I feel sure that he will make an excellent angel now for the Lord. God’s blessings to you all as you learn to go on without him.
Shane and Katrina, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. We really thought a lot of your Dad. He went ahead to prepare a place for you, One day you will meet again.
People like Ken Porterfield don’t come around very often. For forty years, we were blessed to call him “our dear friend.” There just aren’t enough words to express how much he meant to our entire family.
Sandy, Shane & Katrina, we pray that God wraps you in His loving arms and gives you a peace that only He can give.
Sandy my deepest condolences to you and the family. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Have very fond memories of Ken at the Kattner Family Reunions. He will be missed by so many.
Oh Char. We r so sort for ur loss sweet girl. Just know that dad is playing in Heaven with our Lord. We love u and our girl….. I’m here if u need me for anything
Sandy, We were sorry to hear about the dead of Ken. You are in our prayers and I can only share your sorrow with the lost of him. I know from what I have been told his is now with his father in heaven. We will all join with Ken some day.
Sandy, it was a total shock to hear that Ken had passed away. Our deepest condolences, Ken will be missed by all.
I had the privilege of working with Ken for the past 8 years at CTWP. You could always count on Ken to make you smile no matter what was happening. I loved watching his face light up when he talked about his grandchildren. He was the kind of person that this world needs more of. I pray that the Good Lord will help his family to find peace and comfort.
Sending Prayers that you may find comfort in this time of sorrow. I pray that the memories will be of great comfort and reminder of your loved one. Kenneth was a wonderful person. I had the opportunity to work with him and he always had a smile and words of encouragement even during some rough times. He will be missed. May God Bless you and keep you and may his face shine upon you, May he give you Peace and solace in your time of need.