Russell Karl Porter

September 15, 1969 - June 1, 2019

Russell Karl Porter of Rossville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 7:57 a.m. with his spouse, Scott Leaver, by his side at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. He was 49. He was born on September 15, 1969 in Dover, Delaware, the son of Amos Karl Porter and Betty Lou Dennis Porter. Russell was raised in Greenwood, Delaware by his foster parents Thomas and Cora Tennefoss. Russell later moved to southeast Florida. While living in Hallandale Beach, Florida on January 26th, 2010 he met his forever partner, Scott Leaver. They later made their home in Rossville, Illinois and married on January 26th, 2016. Russell "Two Crows" Porter loved his Native American heritage, Nanticoke/Cherokee. He loved Pow Wows, native american dancing and singing (especially Fancy Dancing). He loved native american beadworking and craftworking. He loved working and educating at Frontier Town Western Theme Park in Berlin/Ocean City Maryland. He loved his pets, Owie, Enoli, Stripes, C-A-T, Yona and now playing forever with Lucas, Jessie, and Cuda. Russell loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved God the Creator, Jesus Christ, and the Bible. He is survived by his spouse, Scott Leaver of Rossville, Illinois. He is also survived by his biological mother, Betty Lou Porter of Parksley, Virginia; two brothers, Chris Porter of Greenwood, Delaware and Bill Porter of Lewes, Delaware; one niece, Katie Porter of Georgetown, Delaware; one nephew, Chris Porter Jr. of Greenwood, Delaware; his foster mother, Cora Tennefoss of Greenwood, Delaware; and a large foster family of brothers and sisters. He is also survived by a special friend, Jeff Lazarus of Sunrise, Florida. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Amos Karl Porter; and his foster father, Thomas Tennefoss. A funeral/celebration of life service will be held on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home-Fleischauer Chapel in Greenwood, Delaware. The family will receive friends with a viewing from 5-6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stay for the service at 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, IL, with Pastor Chris Quick officiating. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society at donate3.cancer.org