Samuel “Butch” Boyd Fooks, age 83 of Plainview, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville.

He was born in Benton, Arkansas on September 20, 1942, to the late Lambert and Pauline Lawrence Fooks. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Butchie Fooks; brother, Jimmy Fooks; and great-grandson, Blake Fooks.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Janet Fooks; a daughter Jana Porchia; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.