In our minds we always knew, 
this time would come to pass. 
But knowing it, and living it, 
has come and gone so fast. 
Goodbyes are often hard to say, 
they hurt so very much. 
Though youre not gone, 
you still remain, 
in the minds, hearts and lives youve touched. 
Garland Wendell Porter entered into eternal rest June 26, 2010 at 5:00 am 
at the Veteran Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
He was born October 24, 1957 in Evans County to the parentage of Olivia 
Porter and the late Lonza Porter. He was a graduate of Claxton High School in 1975 
and after high school he went into the US Army. 
He is survived by a daughter Sawannia T. Miller of Pembroke, Georgia; two 
grandchildren: Markel Miller and Chelsea Johnson, Pembroke, Georgia. 
In his Army career (Germany) he joined in holy matrimony to Gabriela A. 
Tellis and to this union three children were horn. Nadine Olivia Lieselotte Porter, 
Garland K. Porter, and Cahmelan Rashad K. Porter, all of Indianapolis, Indiana. 
Three sisters: Patricia Baynes (Ronald), Sharon Cooper (Reginald) and 
Cherita Porter. Two brothers: McArthur Porter and Edwin Porter Qan). Two aunts: 
Esteen Swanson and Ollie Baker; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins; a 
devoted friend, Denetta Dean (Indianapolis, Indiana). 
Walk with me, oh Lord, I pray 
Prompt me what to do and say 
Let me feel You always there 
Lift me when I feel despair. 
Processional 
Selection.... 
Scripture 
Old and New Testament 
Invocation ................. 
Solo. 
Read Obituary Silently 
Acknowledgements .... 
Eulogy............... 
Viewing 
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Rev. Michael P. Dickerson 
Rev. Michael P. Dickerson 
..........Mary Nell Love 
....Harpers Funeral Home 
......Rev. C.L. Anderson 
Final Resting Place 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
Groveland, Georgia 
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Friends and Family 
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Death is just a Gateway our lord once passed through. 
The family of the late Garland Wendell Porter wishes to thank their 
many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and all acts of service 
rendered during their hours of bereavement. 
If I only had five minutes 
the day you passed away, 
I would have had time to tell you 
all the things I needed to say. 
I never got to tell you 
how much you mean to me, 
or that you were the best dad, son 
and brother than any man could be. 
The last time that I talked to you, 
I wish I would have known. 
I would have said I love you, 
and kept you on the phone. 
If I only had five minutes, 
the morning you passed away, 
Td give you one last hug so tight 
and see your great big smile. 
Td tell you that I dont think I 
could live without you, 
not even for a while. 
Td kiss your cheek and take your hand, 
and tell you its okay to go. 
And tell you that Ill miss you, 
more than youll ever know. 
But you were gone so quickly, 
one last car ride youd take. 
Before you even knew it, 
you were standing at heavens gate. 
Now God has called upon you, 
its time to get your wings. 
To leave this life behind you, 
and enjoy all of heavens beautiful things. 
So wait for me in heaven, 
dad, son and brother. 
Dont let me come alone. 
The day the angels come for me, 
please be there to bring me home.