Robert "Bob" Fields

     Robert “Bob” Fields, age 79, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, January19, 2023 at his home in Fremont, Indiana. 

     Bob was born on August 11, 1943, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Alvie and Etta (Brown) Fields.  He retired from Portland Forge in 2003 after 37 years of service.  Bob married Diana Teeple on December 28, 1962 and she passed away on March 1, 2020. 

Survivors include:

His children:  Laura Williams (husband Al) – Garrett, Indiana

                       Sunday King (fiancé Tim Thacker) – Fremont, Indiana

2 brothers:  William Fields (wife Kathy) – Portland, Indiana

                    John Fields – Portland, Indiana

5 grandchildren:  Friday Reed (husband David), Dannie King III (wife Brittany), Diana Hall (husband Alex), Laura Williams and Ariel Williams.

6 great-grandchildren:  Kaylee, Emily, Nevaeh, Olivia, Rosemary and Tavion

     He was preceded in death by his wife Diana and a son, Barney Fields

     Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Bob’s life will follow at 3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Eads officiating. 

     Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Heart Fund.

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