Gerald Charles Portier

FAIRHOPE, AL Gerald Charles Portier, age 78, a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, October 03, 2013. Gerry was the son of Abdon Walter and Elizabeth Marie Ledet Portier. Mr. Portier graduated from Thibodaux College High School in 1952 and subsequently from Louisiana State University in 1956. He served in the United States Army for 21 years as a Field Artillery Officer and retired from Active Duty on January 12, 1978, in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  While on active duty, he served in combat operations in Vietnam and was the recipient of a number of military awards, including the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Star Medals, the Air Medal and two Meritorious Service Medals.  Following his military service, he worked for 13 years in senior management positions, both in Washington, DC and in Saudi Arabia, with an international management services firm. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia Stickney Portier of Fairhope, AL; three brothers, Walter (Vivian) Portier, Richard (Dilly) Portier, Huey (Bernadette) Portier; three sisters, JoAnne (Harvey) Perque, Rose Marie Crochet, Carolyn (Joseph) Poole; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. The family will have a memorial service at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00pm until the service time. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church, Thibodaux, LA, Hwy 1, at 11:00 a.m.; visitation will be held from 9am until time of Mass. Inurnment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 www.littlesistersofthepoor.org ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL  36532 (251)990-7775