Butch Porterfield

Butch Porterfield

Age 72 of Wilmington, and formerly of Coal City, passed away Saturday evening, May 13, 2017 at his home.

Born November 20, 1944 in Joliet, Richard Lynn was a son of the late Martin Allen and Agnes (Neal) Porterfield. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, and went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. On October 8, 1971, Butch married Sandra M. Hill in Wilmington. He was retired from, Commonwealth Edison after more than 20 years of service, and belonged to the New Lenox American Legion, where he served as past Commander.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Sandra; two sons: Dan (Stephanie) Porterfield of Coal City and Todd Porterfield of Frankfort; five grandchildren: Nicole (Mike) Gershon of Arlington Heights, Danielle Porterfield and Taylor Porterfield, both of Coal City, Josh Porterfield of Indiana and Sydney Porterfield of Monee; four great grandchildren: Hayden, Ryder, Ellie and Parker; one sister Leslie (Chuck) Jackson of Wilmington, and one brother Doug (Reba) Porterfield of Braidwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Jeannie Miller.

Per Butch’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.

The family will receive friends for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Inurnment with full military honors will immediately follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Butch’s memory to The American Heart Association.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Butch’s memorial page on social media, by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)