Albert V. Portis, 87 of Canal Fulton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday February 19, 2012 at Rose Lane Nursing Home after a six-month illness. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Nila (Pence) Portis, his daughter, Cindy Galloway and daughter and son-in-law, Tami and Brian Benton. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nila Jean Burke and grandson Chad Allen Burke. Born in Graham, Virginia on June 21, 1924 his family then moved to Akron, Ohio where he lived most his life. As a young man he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon returning home he became a truck driver and then later found his expertise as an electrician. He co-owned West Port Electric then started Portis Electric in 1968, retiring in 1981 when he passed the business on to family, Dave Galloway. Al was a member of IBEW Local Union 306 for 60 years. He was a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and dedicated his time to visitation. Al was an avid gardener who bestowed a countless amount of vegetables to family and friends. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Florida for many years.Al was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. His love of God, Family and Music is a legacy that has been passed onto his beloved family. In addition to his wife and children he will be greatly missed by 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Al will be remembered as a faithful servant of the Lord, who enjoyed spending his time with family, friends and extended church family. He'd never turn down a waltz or polka with his daughters, granddaughters or anyone for that matter. The last one at the dinner table, where every meal was the best he ever had, strumming guitar and singing precious melodies to family members, lazy afternoon naps, and old stories of new cars, army days, and the years growing up with his siblings are memories we'll all hold dear to our hearts. He was a kind, loving man who will be missed by many.He cared for his wife with a passion only true love could reveal.God Bless his soul. A Memorial Service will be held SATURDAY, 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton) with Rev. Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating and where friends may call SATURDAY from 10 a.m. until time of the service. Inurnment at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron.

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