Otha Lee Porter Sr.

Otha Lee Porter Sr., affectionately known to family and friends as “George” and “Big O,” age 67, of Bowling Green, Missouri, departed this life on June 7, 2026, and entered into eternal rest. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation will be Friday, June 19th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Otha was born on May 19, 1959, in Grady, Arkansas, to Bertha Lee Porter Reading and Theothra Jones. He later moved to Missouri, where he attended school and graduated from Bowling Green High School. During his school years, Otha excelled in athletics, participating in football, basketball, and track and field. He took great pride in his accomplishments and the friendships he formed through sports. During both his junior and senior years, Otha advanced to the State Track and Field Championships in the shot put. He was also selected to the All-District Football Team for his outstanding defensive play. These accomplishments reflected the determination, hard work, and competitive spirit that remained with him throughout his life. After graduating from high school, Otha entered the workforce and was employed by Champion Precast of Troy, Missouri, where he worked for many years. Otha enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, playing poker, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. He was definitely a foodie, and if fried chicken neck bones were on the menu and they tasted good, he was all over them. He was known for his sense of humor, his warm spirit, and his willingness to lend a helping hand whenever someone was in need. Family members often laughed that nobody was quite sure whether Otha loved being a ladies’ man, sitting around a poker table, or watching movies more. Whatever the choice, he embraced life, enjoyed good company, and never lost his sense of humor. His playful personality and ability to make others laugh will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. He loved his grandchildren dearly and cherished every moment spent with them. Along with his children, they were truly his pride and joy. Otha leaves to cherish his memory his children, Leticia Allison-Clark-Wesley of Troy, Missouri, and Otha Lee Porter Jr. of Elsberry, Missouri; grandchildren: Arista Clark of Troy, Missouri, Araya Clark of St. Louis, Missouri, Alania Clark of Troy, Missouri, Jaymeson Portwood of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Kingston Penrod of Bowling Green, Missouri; and siblings: Ricky Richardson of Florida, Cherry Polston-Mel of Bowling Green, Missouri, Delores Miller-Leslie of Arkansas, and Joyce Ann McPike of Bowling Green, Missouri. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and loved ones who will forever cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Lee Porter Reading and Theothra Jones; his beloved son, Matthew Allison; and his brothers, Leon Porter Sr. and Willie Richardson. Though Otha Lee Porter Sr. has departed from our sight, he will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His laughter, kindness, and love for family will continue to be remembered and cherished for generations to come. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 Rest in Peace, Big O Until We Meet Again

Otha Lee Porter Sr.

May 19, 1959 - June 7, 2026