Mr. Robert C. Porter, 70, of Dallas City, IL passed away at 4:03 AM Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

He was born November 17, 1944 in Blytheville, AR, the son of Hugh E. And Arlene Nessa Scott Porter. On March 31, 1989 he married Sharon E, Whittlesey In waterloo, IA.

Mr. Porter was a graduate of the Dallas City High School. He worked at J.I. Case Co for 32 years, retiring in 1995.

He was a member of camping clubs and the Carthage Gun Club. He enjoyed boating. Earlier in life he participated in drag racing and still enjoyed following the sport. He also enjoyed Nascar and was a Dale Earnhardt fan and in Sprint Car racing his favorite driver was Steve Kinser.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Debbie (Charlie) Newman of Dallas City and Wendy (Mike) Porter of New London, IA, one son Robert (Phyllis) Porter of Wever, IA, three step-children, Rick Burford of South Dakota, Greg (Dawn) Burford of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Deborah Burford of Des Moines, IA, 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday June 6, 2015 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Pastor Doug Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Dallas City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the Great River Hospice House.