Thurmond Mr. Frederik Ernest Porner, age 82 of Possum Trot Road, passed away, July 2, 2009. Mr. Porner was born June 3, 1927 in Czechoslovakia to Anton Friedrich "Fritz" & Berta Runge Porner. Mr. Porner was a food packaging engineer and employed with Frito Lay, Hershey and Planter's and was a member of the plastics institute, being one of the founding member on the west coast. He was a soccer coach and a member of Elkin Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Joy W. Porner of the home; sons, Colin Porner and wife Debbie of Honolulu, Carl Porner of Thurmond; a daughter, Helen Cofer and husband Rick of Kentucky; a sister, Inge Porner of Turckey; three granddaughters, four great grandchildren, all of Kentucky. A scattering of Mr. Porner's ashes will be conducted, Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at their home with Rev. Brian Rummage will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Presbyterian USA Children's Home c/o Elkin Presbyterian Church, 151 Hillcrest Drive, Elkin, NC 28621. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com