With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of James Allen Porcher, 67, of Rochester, NY, who passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Life Reflections

James Allen Porcher, was January 12, 1958, to the Mose and Juanita Porcher in Nesmith, South Carolina.

James attended Battery Park Elementary and High School, where he played basketball and football.  His hobbies included basketball, football and listening to music.

James attended St. Paul Believer's Holiness Church.

James was owner and operator of James Concession Stand, City Hall in Buffalo, New York.

James was a much-loved person by everyone who knew and met him. He will fondly be remembered for his quietness, determination, extreme kindness and sense of humor. Although James faced many health challenges during his life, he always rose to the challenge and found a way to embrace it and moved forward.

James was preceded in death by: his father, Rev. Mose Porchea; mother, Juanita Porchea-Prioleau and stepfather, Rev. Jimmy Prioleau; siblings, Mose Porcher, Jr., Sadie Nesmith, Marvin Porchea, Silas Porcher, Ella Mae Reed, George Prioleau, Sr. and Barbara Ann Prioleau.

Loved ones left to cherish his fond memories: his brothers and sisters, Willie Mae (Eddie) Maxwell, Herley David Porcher, Shirley Jean Maxwell, Harry Lee (Elizabeth) Porcher, Ollie Porcher, Jr., Reverend Debra Porcher and Darryl Porcher; an adopted brother, Jermaine Prioleau; sisters-in-law, Evangelist Ophelia Porcher and Mary Ann Prioleau; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.