Leslie Elms

Leslie Porter Elms, 68 years old of Norfork, Arkansas (formerly of Ketchum, Oklahoma) passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2010, in Cooper Landing, Alaska. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1991. Porter had spent the last 12 years with his soul mate, Danette Stewart-Elms. They traveled extensively together, most often sharing their adventures with friends and family members. However, he was most happy on the Kenai River in Alaska, on Grand Lake in Oklahoma, or at his and Danette's home on the Norfork River in Norfork, Arkansas. Porter loved his country and was veteran of the United States Air Force He is survived by his loving wife, Danette Stewart-Elms of the home, his daughter Leslie Elms of Ketchum, Oklahoma, his granddaughter Caitlynn White of Ketchum, his mother, Mary Elms of Vinita, Oklahoma, a brother, Chris (Jo) Elms of Oak Grove, Louisiana, sisters, Jeni (John) Young of Ketchum, Oklahoma, Teddy Sue (Billy) Fritchie of Alma, Arkansas, and his nieces, nephews, and many friends. The memorial service will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cleora Methodist Church in Cleora, Oklahoma with Pastor Bill Busch officiating. The family request preferred memorials be made to the; Children's Home, Inc. 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, Arkansas 72450 or the SWB Pioneers, c/o Bob Parker, 4214 E 83rd Place, Tulsa 74137-1809. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com. Arrangements are by the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita.

Service Details

Monday, June 28th, 2010 11:00am, Cleora United Methodist Church

Interment Details

McLaughlin Cemetery