Pine Bluffs Post - Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908

Thomas Richard Porter, 84, of Carpenter, died on June 8, 2022.

He was born on May 23, 1938 in Carpenter at home.

Tom worked on the family wheat farm in Carpenter most of his life and cared for his disabled mother as long as possible in their home. He mentored his nephews each summer and gave them the experience of farm living. He was a mechanic in the Army National Guard and worked as a welder for WyCon Chemical in Cheyenne for several years. He spent a lot of his time providing mechanical and other services for his neighbors.

Tom loved to tinker and build things. His many projects inclu...