Clarence Lee (Jiggs) Porter, 83, of New Boston passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was born August 21, 1926 in Elliott County, Kentucky. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945. He retired as the Custodial Supervisor at New Boston Schools after 38 years of service. He served as a New Boston Councilman for over 20 years and cared for the New Boston United Methodist Church for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Kathryn Nelson Porter whom he married on July 25, 1949. In addition to Kathryn, he is preceded by his parents, Clyde and Thelma Grizzle Porter; brothers, Jackie Porter, Jerry Porter and Gerald (Norma) Porter as well as his son-in-law, Randy Madden and sister-in-law, Carolyn (Tiddle) Sturgill. He is survived by his children; Barry (Jan) Porter of Portsmouth, Pamela Madden of New Boston, Kenneth (Janice) Porter of Sciotodale, Phillip Porter of Columbus, Angela (Randy) Hamilton of Columbus, Veronica (Waled) Abdalla of Columbus, Christopher (Brandi) Porter of Wheelersburg, Katie (Mike) Butte of Worthington, Timothy (Jessica) Porter of Wheelersburg; a granddaughter, Heather (Danny) Eggers of New Boston whom Kathryn and he raised and considered their daughter. He left behind 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty (John) Rollins of Sciotoville, Karen (David) Roberts of McDermott; brothers, Gene (June) Porter of Wheelersburg, Don (Jenny) Porter of Sciotodale, John (Mary) Porter of South Webster, Dan (Diana) Porter of Minford; a brother-in-law, Johnnie (Betty) Nelson of Portsmouth and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieced and great-nephews. Clarence lived a very full life. He was a member of James Dickey Post 23, American Legion, V.F.W. Post 3638 and was a Kentucky Colonel. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a passion for sports, especially Ohio State Football, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to his position as a custodian, he actively supported the New Boston School System by driving the school bus, coaching Little League baseball and officiating football, baseball and basketball. He epitomized the term "family man" since he always put his wife and children first. He provided for and took care of ten children and many grandchildren. Any parent or student could depend on him for help. His home was open to the entire town and many people congregated there, spending lots of quality time watching sports and shareing stories with him. He was very well-loved and respected throughout the Village of New Boston and he will be sadly missed by all of his friends within within the community and school as well as the staff of Hillview Retirement Center who took excellent care of him. Services will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston with Pastor Ed Myers officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Burial Park with graveside military honors by James Dickey Post 23, American Legion. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 PM and Wednesday 10 to 11 AM at D.W. Swick in New Boston. Online condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com