HOPE, Ark.—Willie Ed Porter, 54, of Nashville, Ark., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at his home.

Mr. Porter was born July 10, 1954, in Nashville.

Survivors include his mother, John Ethel Terrell; two sisters, Joyce Williams and Linda Pollard; and a number of other relatives.

Memorial services will be 3 p.m. today at Hicks Funeral home.