Thomas Leo Porter Sr., age 80 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, October 08, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1941, in Lebanon KY.

Leo was a graduate of St. Augustine High School class of 1960. During this time, he gained the nickname "Flash" while playing basketball whereby he broke all existing school records with his rebounding exploit.  Leo served the US Marine Corps between 1961- 1965, he continued his service in the Reserves from 1965-1967.  He received military honors and awards for M-14 Rifle Marksmanship and the Good Conduct Medal- 1 ^st Award. He also completed training in Rocket Launcher & Flame Thrower.

He coached 15 years with Christ The King Church Boys Basketball, 4 ^th -6 ^th grade and won 2 championships. Leo played baseball with the Lebanon Giants for 3 years. He made history with that being the 1 ^st baseball team that was integrated in Lebanon, KY.  He continued to play softball throughout his adult life until he retired.

He received a basketball scholarship from Kentucky State University and continued his education at University of Louisville and Jefferson Community College.  He was most known for being a self-taught carpenter, electrician and helping everyone in the community with his many skills. He was known as a Jack of All Trades. He worked at GE for 25 yrs. and was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Court. He was a big U of L Cardinal Fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He touched many with his jokes, laughter, and kind heart. He was truly loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Denise (Dee) Porter, and Mary Frances Osborne Porter, and sister, Elizabeth Marie Porter.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Doris Sickles Porter; sons, Thomas Leo Porter Jr. (Bertina), Kenneth Doran Porter, and Courtney Kareem Porter; daughter, Benita Carol Porter Freeman (Brian); brothers, James Robert (Wife Ruth Preceded in death), and Charles William (Rose) of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Ann Crenshaw of Antioch, and Loueva Moss (Husband Arthur proceeded in death) of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, E'Dena, Ahmad, Brook, Isaiah, Jasmine, Cordelia, Tera, and Daytron; 5 great-great-grandchildren, E'Lias, E'Lijah, Kentani, Arnold Jr., and August;  and Geneva Williams Friend & Partner and a host of family and friends he loved.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home with a prayer service held at 5:00 P.M., officiated by Deacon Joe Dant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 18, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Pallbearers are Brian Keith Buckler Sr. , Joseph Herndon , Andre Staples, Timothy Washington, Ebon Wright, and James Wright Sr.

Honorary Pallbearers are John Body, A.J. Cunningham, Pinnell Grandnigo, Emmett McKay, David Porter, Clarence Sickles , Rodney Porter, Dennis Porter, and Lamont Porter.