On Friday, July 14, from 4-7 p.m. at Arizona Country Club there will be an open mic for family and friends to share stories followed by a service on Saturday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church (7405 East McDonald Drive).
The 1963 Arizona Amateur champion, Porter also won the 1962 Arizona State Junior Golf Championship and led Arcadia High School to consecutive state championships in 1962 and 1963, winning the individual title in both. After high school Joe when to Phoenix College where he led the golf team to the National Junior College Championship in 1964. He played on the PGA Tour for over ten years with a career best of second place in the Western Open at Butler National.
In 1979 Joe left the Tour and began a real estate career with CB Richard Ellis where he had a very successful career was Senior Vice President-Brokerage Services. He was a Lifebird with the Phoenix Thunderbirds and very active in the Phoenix Open.
"Joe was one-of-a-kind. We could hear his voice from all corners of Papago and he was always enthusiastic about golf. Great times with Joe and he will be missed, for sure!" -- John Gunby, PGA
"When I was at ASU, Joe was on the PGA Tour and always made sure he did ASU proud! He was always encouraging to the younger players at ASU and never hesitated to give positive advice or even join in the group to play 18 holes after his practice. Lee Mikles and I spent a number of times at "Freddie's" bar listening to Joe's stories about the Tour. God Bless you Joe, and thank you for the positive influence you had for so many ASU golfers." -- Jeff Knudson
"Time allowed only a couple face to face interactions with Joe in my short time here, but it was easy to feel what a special person he was in this program and community. I know he will be deeply missed by many family, friends, and Sun Devils. Sun Devils like Joe Porter are what made Arizona State special." -- current Sun Devil head coach Matt Thurmond.
"Joe was a good friend, fraternity brother and teammate. An ASU team reunion allowed my wife and I the opportunity to spend an enjoyable evening, reliving a lot of great stories, with Joe and Beth a couple of years ago. Joe will certainly be missed." – Sun Devil Rick Talt.