Jaylen Jourya Porter departed this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the age of 21 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He was born in Corinth, Mississippi on December 7, 1994 the son of Jerry Edward Porter, Jr. and Gina Jo Gonzales.
Jaylen was a loving son and brother, and was well loved by many. He had the most beautiful smile and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his father, Jerry Edward Porter, Jr. of Dexter, Missouri; mother, Gina Jo Gonzales of Savannah, Tennessee; sisters, Zariah Gonzales of Savannah, Tennessee and Jerrica Porter of Dexter, Missouri; brother, Jerry Nicholas Porter and wife, Jerrica of Columbia, Tennessee; grandparents, Annette Ruth Provencio and Jerry Edward Porter, Sr. both of Savannah, Tennessee; and great-grandmother, Jeanette Springman of Savannah, Tennessee.
Jaylen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Gladys Porter; and great-grandparents, Mary Frances Bailey, William James Bailey, and Alfred Provencio.