Thomas H. Portis, Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord February 10, 2008, at Akron City Hospital.

Born in Cuba, Ala., he had lived in this community 57 years. He was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his wife, Betty; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by sons, Thomas H. (Denise) Portis, Jr. and Gregory (Ethel) Portis; daughter, Rhonda (Kevin) Cherry; brother, Matthew (Denise) Portis, all of Akron; sister, Lula Talison of Meridian, Ms.; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008 at 12 noon at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., with Rev. Charles Palmer officiating. Friends may call at the chapel on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 532 Wyandot Ave., Akron, Ohio 44305.

SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO Rhoden MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201.

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