February 26, 1952 – September 1, 2023
Steven Lee Armfield, 71, Sheridan, passed away at Wellbrooke of Kokomo on Friday morning, September 1, 2023. Born on February 26, 1952, in Noblesville, he was the son of the late Paul Herbert and Eunice Mae (Paxton) Armfield.
After graduating from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1970, Steve continued forward with his education. He earned his associate degree in agriculture from Vincennes University in 1972, followed by his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Purdue University in 1974.
A lifelong farmer, Steve learned the ropes from his father, studied the intricacies of the family business while at college, and returned home to master his craft. Raising and showing Hampshire hogs was a family affair. For 30 years he showed at the Indiana State Fair and anywhere else he could find to enter, which often led to him enlisting the help of his nephews. There was never a dull moment, and the memories made will be cherished. He was a proud member of the Indiana Pork Producers and the Purdue Alumni Association.
Farming may have been his passion, but serving others was the way Steve chose to live his life. For 17 years, he was a Reserve Deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. The responsibility he felt as an officer, combined with the pride he felt for his community, made him both great at his job and a wonderful friend to the people he helped every day. He was a member of the Sheridan Rotary Club and the Sheridan Masonic Lodge F&AM 309.
Steve loved his friends and his family unconditionally; however, if you were on the wrong side of either the Green Bay Packers or Purdue football … there might be a few issues. You always knew where you stood with Steve, especially when it came to football, but you always knew you were loved.
Steve is survived by his sister, Dorothy K. Waitt of Logansport; nephews, Kenneth Waitt (Michelle) of Cicero, and Kent Alan Waitt (Brenda) of Sheridan; four great-nieces, Kristine Chapman (Eric) of Windfall, Kayla Tobias (Jacob) of Sheridan, Kelsie McFauls (Tyler) of Fithian, Ill., and Katie Waitt of Cicero; and seven great-great-nieces and nephews, Caleb Chapman, Jake Chapman, Sammy Chapman, Chloe Chapman, Kadence Tobias, Kenzie Tobias, and Kayley Tobias.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Herbert and Eunice Mae (Paxton) Armfield; and by his soul mate, his girlfriend, Carol Ann Pulley.
Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, September 6, 2023, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with funeral services to be conducted immediately following the Masonic honors. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the funeral home, prior to services.
Steve will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Steve’s nephew, Kenny Waitt, will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Sheridan Rotary Club.
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