William Fields

William “Bill” Fields, age 81, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 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 Dec. 28, 1962. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 60 years — Kathy Fields, Portland, Indiana 

Two children — Deborah White, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Ernie Fields (wife: Amy), Portland, Indiana 

One brother — John Fields, Portland, Indiana 

Six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 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 to Jay Randolph Developmental Services. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.