Richard Lee 'Butch' Mansfield of Murphysboro

Richard Lee "Butch" Mansfield, 65, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at home with his family by his side.

Butch was born Nov. 29, 1952, in Carbondale to Harold and Dorothy (Shackleton) Mansfield. He married Marilyn Annette (Breeden) Shelton July 15, 2006, in Paducah, Ky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons Richard (Dusty) Mansfield and Harold (Jennifer) Mansfield, both of Dowell; stepson Chris Shelton of DeSoto; stepdaughter, Mary Jane Shelton Trexler of Anna; three grandchildren, Emma, Triston and Timbra Mansfield of Dowell; five step-grandchildren, Gaige Shelton, Karah Shelton and Kallie Heavrin, all of DeSoto, Tasha Thompson of Salem and Tory Samples of Anna; two step-great-great-grandchildren, Raegan Lynn Samples and Harper Thompson; sister Susie Yow of Dowell; and niece Lisa (Dan) Yow Williams of Largo, Fla.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold "Smokey" Mansfield; and nephew John Stacey Yow.

Butch worked as the maintenance foreman for the Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro for 12 years until his retirement in 2015. He was a member of DeSoto Masonic Lodge 287. Butch loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting.

Per Butch's wishes, there will be no services.

Memorials may be made in his name to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, IL 62959.

Meredith Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Butch, visit meredithfh.com.