The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, August 3, 1996              TAG: 9608030672
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                    LENGTH:   16 lines

LAWRENCE W. PORTER

Lawrence Wayne Porter, 53, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996.

Mr. Porter was a field engineer for Lockhead Martin Computer Co. for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Vivian Lawrence Porter.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Evelyn Porter of Virginia Beach; his wife, Marcia I. Porter of Maryland; and seven stepchildren.

A visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB