Kendray Lavar Porter, Sr. was born on November 22, 1979, to Mary Ann Porter and the late Ray Vell Porter, Sr.

He attended and graduated from Newton High School, Class of 1998. After high school, Kendray attended Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Business and Computer Information Systems. He was the first in his family to graduate from college.

Kendray was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.

He enjoyed watching his son play football, watching football highlights, and cooking channels.

Kendray departed his earthly life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He will be forever loved by all who loved and knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Vell Porter, Sr. and brother, Cordell Porter.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Kiana Williams (Dylan), son, Kendray Porter, Jr.; grandchildren, Drew Williams, Kade Williams; mother, Mary Ann Porter; sister, Yvette Colbertt (Alfred); brothers, Ray Porter, Jr. (Sonya), Derrick Porter, Sr.; a very special friend, Romanda Parks, bonus children, and a host of nieces and nephews.