William "Bill" Fields

William “Bill” Fields, age 81, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home.

Bill was born on March 24, 1942, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Alvie Fields and Etta (Brown) Ullom.  He worked for Sheller Globe in Portland, City of Portland for 24 years and Animal Control in Jay County for over 25 years.  Bill married Kathy Butcher on December 28, 1962.

Survivors include:

His wife of 60 years:  Kathy Fields – Portland, Indiana

2 Children:  Deborah White – Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Ernie Fields (wife Amy) – Portland, Indiana

1 Brother:  John Fields – Portland, Indiana

6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Pastor Larry Eads will officiate and burial will follow at Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Indiana.

Memorials may be directed towards Jay Randolph Developmental Services.