Timothy M. Porter, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born May 29, 1949 in Grand Rapids the son of Thomas and Florajane (Elliot) Porter. Tim grew up in Grand Rapids where he graduated from Union High School. He enrolled at Ferris State University graduating from the Automotive Program. Tim was an excellent mechanic, living and working in Grand Rapids. On his 40th birthday Tim had an accident that broke both his arms and eventually took his leg. Moving on to the next chapter of his life, Tim met and married the former Susan Donley in 1999 and together they made their home in Big Rapids. Tim was a faithful member of the Reed City Church of the Nazarene. He cooked at their monthly meals and at the Nazarene Teen Camp. He was a member of several car clubs and had served as the president for the Big Rapids Valley Car Club. He was also a member of the NSRA National. Tim was easily identified because of his purple hot rod and known among some in Big Rapids as the "Street Walker"; a name he earned because of the time spent out walking with his children. He is survived by his wife Susan and daughter Hannah Porter both of Big Rapids, children, Todd (Lisa) Porter of Cedar Springs, Amy Porter of Grand Rapids, Ryan Porter of Grand Rapids, Chuck Dulzo of Big Rapids, Sarah Litwiller of Reed City; step-children, Carmen Kitchen, Rebecca (Gustavo) Lopez, Robyn Kitchen all of Pontiac; 36 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Tom (Deb) Porter of Sand Lake; a sister, Terri (Jim) Sloma of Grand Rapids; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Tim was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Jacob and Mike Porter. A memorial service will take place 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Reed City Church of the Nazarene with the family greeting friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Church. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Service Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:00 PM Reed City Church of the Nazarene 5300 South 220th Ave. Reed City,MI 49677 Memorial Visitation Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Reed City Church of the Nazarene 5300 South 220th Ave. Reed City,MI 49677