Earkus D. Porter, Jr. Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Earkus D. Porter, Jr.

Earkus D. Porter, Jr., 18, of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service to be held at 2:00 p.m. EST, Friday, March 8, 2024 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Jones, officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Columbus, GA. Public viewing from 3 - 5 p.m. EST, Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Earkus Porter Jr. was born on November 13, 2005, to Oriel Benjamin and Earkus Porter Sr. in Columbus Ga.

On Sunday, February 25, 2024 God called Earkus home to rest. Although his stay on earth was brief, he touched countless lives with his big heart and protective spirit.

Earkus was an 11th grader at Kendrick High School in Columbus, Ga. He had a love for football, basketball, and loved to play games on his PS5.

Earkus leaves to cherish his memories his loving parents Oriel Benjamin and Earkus Porter, Sr. of Columbus, Ga.; maternal grandparents Darlene (Willie) Hicks Sr, of Columbus, Ga., and Ricky Benjamin of Columbus, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Theresa Battle of Columbus, Ga.; great grandmother Ruby “Granny” Jackson; three siblings, Kayla Benjamin, Ry’Keria Golden and Earkavion Lee; along with the host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his grandfather DeEarkus “Bud” Battle, Sr., his uncle Orlando Hicks and his cousin Jermaine Thirkield, Jr.

Dear to his heart, he also leaves behind to cherish his memories his four-legged best friends Rosco, Roxy, Psych Out.

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Rest in Peace Earkus! My heart goes out to your family and friends. You and your brother, Earkavion, should been here.

Rest in Paradise ♡ Many many hugs, much love, and condolences to the family and his friends. I'm so sorry for your loss of these two young brothers. It makes me so angry how unfair this is. I hope & pray for justice to come for such disgusting evil. May these two angels Earkus and his brother rest in peace and paradise.

I am sick inside from reading about your story today, as I read about your brother. It's with tears in my eyes, I pray for your family. Lord please help these young men's family. I don't know you, yet we are spiritually connected. I am praying for the Lord to comfort you, allow you to see his bigger plan and surround you with his unending love for you. I have lost a step son and an adopted son, it's not the same, I know but just know, I feel such deep sorrow for your loss. God be with you 🙏. Debi Lawless 💔

Praying- Ms Valentine

I remember your humble smile as you would come through the lunch line. Such a respectful young man with so many opportunities. Sadly to hear the enemy stole your dreams from you. Condolences and prayers to your family. RIP Mr.Porter

Man I'm going to miss seeing you in the hallway everyday, I swear that smile was contagious... we miss you eark and we will never let your name die or be forgotten... FOREVER EARK WORLD 🕊️♥️. Rest up baby boy 🤍

Praying for the family in this hard time of trials and tribulations much love R.I.P handsome

Going to miss you stopping by my class every period. I'm still looking for you to stop by. You were one of my favorite students. Never will forget you.

Sorry to hear about the passing of your love one praying for your family Arthur Beasley

My heart goes out to this young man's family. My condolences and through God all is possible.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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