Buddy A. Porter, 50, of Troy, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his residence.  As a teenager, he worked at a donut shop where he met his future wife, Amy Auer.  The rest is history, the couple was joined in matrimony on May 23, 1998 in St. Peters.  To this union were born two children: Kaylee and Luke.  Buddy was self-employed and owned the Porter Construction Co. for many years.  After he retired from carpentry, he and the family had a bakery business in their home where Buddy was the baker.  Buddy was a caring individual and always wanted the best for every child.  He was involved with Buddy Bags and Bright Futures Lincoln County.  He tirelessly would pick up food, distribute bags, build ramps for children in wheelchairs, and secure other basic needs for children.  Buddy was five years sober and so very proud of his accomplishment and so proud of his family.  He was a Godly man and always strived to be kind and considerate of others.  Fishing was a pastime he also enjoyed.  He was known to take his children and others to fish in local ponds and lakes.  He will be remembered as loving, kind, and someone who would lend an ear without judgment.

Surviving are his devoted wife of over 24 years, Amy Porter; his children: Kaylee Porter and Luke Porter; his mother, Rhoda and husband, Steve Tate; his five siblings: Rick, Josh, Derek, Stephanie, Jamie; other relatives and friends.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244, or 636-528-8243.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., also on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the funeral home in Troy. Interment to follow in the Troy City Cemetery. Pastor Gus Vega to officiate. Memorial Donations may be made to:  "The Key", which is an organization that was dear to Buddy's heart and is a community partnership to end youth homelessness in Lincoln County,  c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory. Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.

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