Chester H. "Butch" Neff, III, 51, of Lodge Pole, NE, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:03 A.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, NE.

Butch had worked in the produce department of a grocery store. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He was born January 22, 1969 at St. Louis, MO, the son of Chester H. Neff, Jr. and Jean (Davidson) Walker Neff.

He is survived by one daughter - Peyton Neff of Du Quoin, one son - Cooper Neff of Du Quoin, his parents - Chester and Jean Neff, Jr. of Du Quoin, his fiancé - Michelle Wilcox of Lodge Pole, NE, two granddaughters - Regan Neff and Rorie Neff, both of Du Quoin, two step sisters - Brenda Walker of Moscow Mills, MO and Kelly Garcia of Pinckneyville, three step brothers - Rick Walker of Golden, IL, David Walker of St. Peters, MO, and Timothy Walker of Du Quoin.

He was preceded in death by two step brothers - Stephen Walker and Terry Walker, nephew - Johnny Million and niece - Erica Hastings.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Bobby Chrisco officiating.

Friends may call from 1:30 P.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.