Jerry "J.P." Alphonsus Porter, age 73 of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Lebanon, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Lebanon on February 17, 1950 to the late William Francis Porter and Amelia Francis King Porter.

Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by three sisters, Ella Francis "Cubby" Porter Barnes, Shirley Ann Wright and Mary Elizabeth Porter Spaulding.

Survivors include his daughter, Terri A. Smalley of Louisville; one brother, Thomas (Sheila) Porter of Louisville; two sisters, Carolyn Jane Graves and Beverly Sue (Bill "B.J.") Porter Flowers, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Anthony Edelen and Elijah Vaxter, both of Louisville; great-nephews, Adrian, Aidan and Alexander Anderson, all of Louisville and a large host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023 officiated by Rev. Tommy Calhoun. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service Saturday. Per the families wishes, cremation will follow the services.

Bosley Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Jerry "J.P." Alphonsus Porter.