Dean Franklin Porter, 89, of Kerrville, passed away on December 19th, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas. He was born in Big Spring, Texas to Lee Franklin and Louise Elizabeth Porter on May 30, 1936. He married Jane Elizabeth Reynolds on June 28, 1957, in Big Spring, Texas.

His family resided in Big Spring, Texas where he grew up and graduated from Big Spring High School, after which, he joined the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1958 with degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Geological Engineering. He began his career in the petroleum industry with Schlumberger as a Well Logging Engineer in Beaumont, Texas, then subsequently in Corpus Christi and Kingsville, Texas. About 7 years later he joined Sun Oil Company, beginning in Premont, Texas as a Production Engineer, followed by an advancement move to McAllen, Texas where in 1972 he was also granted a Certificate of Registration to practice as a Professional Engineer from the Texas State Board of Registration. Soon after, Dean was promoted and transferred to Sun Oil's Corporate office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to support International Operations. Two years later, in 1975, Dean's career path went International with continued advancement in both operational and senior management roles that took him globally to Jakarta, Indonesia; Aberdeen, Scotland; London, England; Hong Kong; and Shekou, China. With brief in-between re-assignments back in the U.S. to Dallas, Texas and Denver, Colorado. His professional and personal experiences expanded his appreciation of various cultures and led to many fond business and personal friendships both here in U.S. and around the world.

In 1992 Dean retired and he and Jane moved to the Texas Hill Country, settling at Tierra Linda Ranch in Kerrville, Texas. After a few years Dean was offered and took an assignment back in China as a management consultant with Triton Energy. He and Jane were off to the orient once again. When finally retiring and settling back in Tierra Linda, Dean stayed active and engaged in many activities including: his proud service with the Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department for over 25-years, his service as first Vice-President, then President the following year on Tierra Linda's HOA Board of Directors, his church (First Presbyterian Church) involvement serving as a Committee member and Deacon, his years of volunteer work with C.A.M. (Christian Assistance Ministry), and his association with the Kerr County Aggie Club. He also enjoyed other activities such as playing tennis, golf, bridge, and dominoes but was truly happy to just enjoy the company of his family and the local and broader community.

Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Jane E. Porter; his parents, Lee and Louise Porter; newborn sister, Margaret Porter; son-in-law, Eduardo Aizpuru; brothers-in-law, Eugene and Whitney Reynolds; sister-in-law, Lynn Reynolds; and nephew, Jim Porter.

He is survived by their children, Steve Porter (wife Traci), Greg Porter (wife Pam), and Beth Porter; his four grandchildren, Dean (wife Kayla), Taylor (wife Amanda), Brad and Kyle; his two great-grandchildren, John and Corbyn; his brother, Lewis (wife Sandy) and their two daughters, Angie and Lisa.

A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday Feb 28, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, 800 Jefferson St., Kerrville, TX 78028, followed by a private family service at the church columbarium.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the people with Heart to Heart Hospice for the medical and personal care they provided. Thanks also to Senior Path Specialists for the daily care they provided, especially to his caregiver, Sergio Ramirez.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the American Heart Association, or to a charity of your choice.

Memorial services are in the care of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, 728 Jefferson St., Kerrville, TX 78028; Tel: 830-257-4544. Condolences may be sent and shared at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.

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