William O. Porter died Saturday night at 7 o’clock at his home on Freeze Street of ptomaine poison after an illness of 12 days, his condition having been critical for several days. However, it was not generally known that he was seriously ill and the news of his death came as a shock to his many friends in this city and county.
Mr. Porter was 46 years of age, having been born in Stanly county on July 25, 1879. He had lived on Freeze Street for about 30 years, coming to this city with his parents while still a youth. He was married several years ago to Miss Beulah Phillips.
The deceased had been an active member of the McGill Street Baptist Church for a number of years and funeral services were held at the church yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.R. Pentuff. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are one brother, Watt Porter of Concord; and two sisters, Mrs. N.M. Byrd and Mrs. Will Swarengen, both of Albemarle.
From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, June 29, 1925
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