Elvin "Butch" Newport Jr.

Elvin “Butch” Newport Jr., 72, of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elvin Sr. and Miriam Michael Newport. Butch was the loving husband of Nancy L. Frey Newport and they observed their 51st wedding anniversary in March of this year. For over 35 years Butch was employed by the Kerr Group, Lancaster and later worked for the Bond Caster and Wheel Company, Manheim. Butch attended LCBC Church, Manheim Campus. He had a great ability to fix anything and build projects masterfully including all the renovations at his home throughout the years. Butch was well known for scootering throughout Manheim and surrounding Lancaster County Communities. His interests included: traveling to the outer banks and spending time at Nags Head with his family, kayaking, woodworking, growing the best tomato plants in Lancaster County that are the envy of his family, and rooting for his favorite football team Philadelphia Eagles. Butch and his wife Nancy had a life-long passion for music and dancing where many family events were planned with the love of the oldies 60’s music and dancing the night away. Butch had a deep and abiding love for his wife Nancy and their family and many close friends which provided blessings to him throughout his entire life.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy, are two daughters: Traci D. wife of Timothy E. Proffitt, Cassi S. wife of Jamie Michael Redcay all of Manheim, four grandchildren: Jenna A. Proffitt Almodovar wife of Devon Almodovar, Cole A. Proffitt, Owen P. Redcay, Mea E. Redcay, a great grandson, Zayden Almodovar, a brother, Corey E. husband of Barbara Newport of Pequea, and a sister, Deb A. Shenberger of Lancaster.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Butch’s funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Butch loved to dress casual, so the family is requesting everyone to honor Butch by dressing casual for the funeral service. Interment will be in Manheim Fairview Cemetery. Those desiring may send contributions in Butch’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.