Ryan D. Porter, 53, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:36 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.
Ryan had worked as a maintenance technician at Nascote.  He was owner and operator of Porter's Pub with his son.
He was born June 6, 1971 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Roger and Lora Lea (Short) Porter.
He married Toni Miller on October 4, 2003 in Sunfield, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Chase Ryan Porter and wife Cassie of Scott City, MO, one daughter - Ellie Pierson and husband Tyler of Vergennes, two grandchildren - Gage Williams and Tate Pierson, his father and step mother - Roger and Janet Porter of Du Quoin, two brothers - Dane Porter and wife Julie of Du Quoin and Adam Porter and wife Jennifer of Christopher, two step sisters - Trisha Doerflein and husband Mark of Pinckneyville and Shannon Owings and husband Ritchie of Pinckneyville, mother-in-law - Debbie Green and husband Frank of Du Quoin, brother-in-law - Jason Miller of Herrin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother - Nick Porter.
Per his request, cremation rites were accorded.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 P.M. until 4 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Porter's Pub in Tamaroa.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.