Kevin Philip Pforts, 65, of Burlington, formerly of Yarmouth, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the family farm north of Yarmouth. He was born March 5, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant to Herbert Eugene and Norma Jean Logan Pforts. On June 26, 1987 he married Angela LaFawn Hill in Burlington.
He was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and a member of First United Methodist Church of Sperry.
Kevin worked as a material handler for Big River Resources. He enjoyed astronomy; mushroom hunting; hunting and fishing; the Chicago Bears; camping at Mark Twain Lake and time spent on the family farm. He was a proud “Papa” who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter Angela (Chris) Claypool of Marshalltown; sons Justin Pforts of Mediapolis and Mitchell (Shannon) of Mt. Union; six grandchildren, Olivia, Matyson, Trevin, Aliya, Eastin and Rowan; great-granddaughter Paysley; and his sister Vicki Barton of Mt. Union. He was preceded in death by his parents.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 – 11:00 Tuesday morning. Burial at Trinity Cemetery, rural Mt. Union will be at a later date. A memorial has been established and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.