PORTER Emanuel 'Manny' Porter II, 21, passed away December 1, 2009. Born in Jacksonville, February 13, 1988, Manny graduated from Paxon High School in 2006. He followed his fathers footsteps by becoming a Firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and was in his 'Rookie Year'. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and loved making everyone smile. He will be remembered for his dedication to God, Family and his Firefighter Brothers, his flirty personality and handsome smile. He will remain in our hearts forever. Manny leaves behind to cherish his memory, parents, Emanuel Porter (Jermaine), Tammy Porter; grandparents, Julia Sykes (Billy), James Lockwood, Gertrude Polk (Cornelius), Virginia Franklin; sisters, Tekia and Imanni Porter; and many extended relatives and treasured friends. Family accepted friends on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St. The funeral wasSaturday, December 12, 2009 at 11am at Bethel Baptist Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St., with interment at Edgewood Cemetery, 4519 Edgewood Dr., Repass followed the graveside service, Aetna Building, 841 Prudential Dr. Professional services provided by Huff & Battise Funeral Home, Inc. 1337 North Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, Fareedah T. Jones, FDIC, Renaldo D. Lampkins, LFD, Laprinzo M. Banks, LFD.