The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, September 8, 1996             TAG: 9609080023
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
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WILLIAM J. PORTER

William J. Porter, 79, died Sept. 6, 1996. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Rhodes Cemetery. Thornton Funeral Home, Parksley, is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB