Home / Politicians / John Porter East John Porter East 1931 – 1986 Politicians Politicians Biography John Porter East (1931–1986) was an American politician. Born May 5, 1931 in Springfield. Died June 29, 1986 in Greenville of carbon monoxide poisoning. Interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, United States. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Cemetery Map View larger map → Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds. Related Graves More politicians → Omar Dhani 1924 – 2009 Politicians Atsız 1097 – 1156 Burial place unknown Politicians Pendleton Murrah 1826 – 1865 Politicians Heinrich Friedjung 1851 – 1920 Old Jewish Cemetery, Kaiserebersdorf, Austria Politicians