Larry Gene Portee

Larry Gene Portee, 68, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at 4:46 pm on Monday January 19, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. His wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Felty Funeral Home of Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with services.

Larry was born on February 27, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL to Harlan Portee and the former Brenda Williams.

He was no stranger of hard work having retired from both: the Illinois Youth Center in Harrisburg, IL as a Corrections Officer, and Peabody Coal Mine. He was a member of Harvest Deliverance Center church in Harrisburg. In his free time he could be found fishing, hunting, playing pool or hitting the road for a ride on his Harley. Most of all he loved his family especially spending time with his grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his Mother: Brenda Portee of Carrier Mills, IL; Sons: Gabe Portee of Carrier Mills, IL, Caleb (James) Portee of Carbondale, IL, Aubrey Portee, and Josh (Misty) Scott of Harrisburg, IL; Brother: Roy Portee of Carrier Mills, IL; Sister: Laura Portee of Carrier Mills, IL; Grandchildren: Gage Portee, Alius Portee, Allyona Portee, DeVante Scott, Holland Wink, Hunter (Lisa) Scott, and Layla Scott; Great-grandchildren: Naomi and Jenny Scott; Best Friend: Aubrey Duncan of Harrisburg, IL, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.