Brent Alan Portee's Obituary
Brent Alan Portee, 48, of Sullivan, lifelong resident of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at St. Mary’s hospital with his family by his side.
Brent was born October 10, 1967, in Decatur to James Earl and Carolyn Louise (Portee) Rice. He loved drawing and coloring.
He is survived by his father, James of Arvada, CO; his step-father, Chester Parsons of Decatur; his sister, Bobbi Parsons of Decatur; his brother, Keith L. Barbee of Decatur and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Parsons on December 21, 2014.
The family would like to thank the 4th floor staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, Denise, Paige and Sullivan Health Care.
Services to celebrate the life of Brent will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sullivan Health Care.
The family of Brent Alan Portee is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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