Alvin Eugene Fields

Alvin Eugene Fields, age 69, a resident of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Schneck Medical Center. He was born on October 13, 1956 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Irvin Fields and the late Lois (Hill) Fields. He was a 1974 graduate of Seymour High School and a member of Hilltop Pentecostal Church for over 10 years. Alvin will forever be remembered as a humble, outgoing man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was friends with everyone. He had a special place in his heart for those in need and with his wife, always had their home open to anyone that had fallen on hard times and was in need. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially gardening, takin great care and pride in his flowers. He enjoyed getting in his car and just taking a joy ride and seeing the sights around him. He collected elephants and clowns and was an excellent cook. Above all that he loved in this life, nothing compared to the love he had for his family.

Alvin is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Janet (Elmore) Fields of Brownstown, Indiana, three sons, Bradley Kiel of Columbus, Indiana, Brian Douglas of Brownstown, Indiana and Dillon Smith of Brownstown, Indiana. Four daughters, Amy Hanners of Seymour, Indiana, Angela Bowling and her husband John of Austin, Indiana, Jean Ellen Buchanan of Louisville, Kentucky and Courtany Hensley of Seymour, Indiana. One brother, Evan Fields of Seymour, Indiana and one sister, Linda Applegate of Virginia. Also, fifteen grandchildren and two bonus kids, Vera Reichenbacker and Tom Shelton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Vanessa Smith.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Hilltop Pentecostal Church with funeral services beginning at 4:00 PM. Pastor Steve Muster and Rev. John Bowling will officiate. 

He will be laid to rest at Uniontown Cemetery.

Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfamilyfuneral.com

Daniel and Betsy Christensen have been entrusted with the arrangements.