Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: December 31, 2024 7:28 PM CT | Published: December 31, 2024 12:03 PM CT

The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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