James "Chilly" Porter, age 70 of Lebanon, passed from this life on Monday, April 04, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1951 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Martin Spalding Porter and Sara Porter.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Martin Spalding Porter; mother, Sarah Louise Porter; step-mother, Fannie Moffett Porter; brothers, Martin Porter, Jr., Terry "Big Joe" Porter, John Kenneth Porter, Larry Joseph Porter, Tyrone Steven Porter; and his step-sister, Mary Moffett.

James is survived by his wife of 29 years, Bernadette Cocanougher Porter; one son Derrick (Twyla) Washington; one daughter Ashley Clayton; three grandchildren, Shanda Washington, Isiah Clayton and Alex Clayton; one step-grandson, Chandron Railey. He is also survived by his brother, William Daryl (Johnetta) Porter; step-brothers, Michael Moffett and Richard Moffett; three sisters, Vivian Porter, Mary Joyce Porter, and Sheila (Jingle) Gunn; step-sisters, Diane Wray and Jackie Moffett. Mr. Porter is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

James was a people person. He loved to talk about the history of Marion County and sports. He loved nature and visiting Bernheim Forest.

The family of James "Chilly" Porter would like to express their deepest gratitude for the prayers and acts of kindness that were shown during this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 09, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Bosley Funeral Home with Dr. Joseph Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Springfield, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral on Saturday, April 09, 2022 at Bosley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Darius Mason, Chuck Lowery, Lee Waters, Larrel Porter, Sedrick Reardon and Tucker Bell. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles "Poochie" Porter, Charles Bell, Melvin Porter, George Brown, Dukey Webster, David Webster, Silver Porter and Kevin Porter.