Billy J. Proffitt Jr., 70, of Hutchinson, died June 23, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, awaiting cancer treatment. He was born August 26, 1954, in Sterling, to Billy J Sr. and Dona (Koblitz) Proffitt.
Bill graduated from Fairfield High School in 1972. He went on to be a commercial vehicle operator for Architectural Millwork, Groendyke Transport and Ramsey Oil. Bill also worked at KMW Ltd in Sterling. Bill was a softball umpire for over 25 years where he worked with high schools, colleges, and many tournaments. He was a basketball referee for over 20 years. He truly enjoyed sports of all kinds and coached several basketball and softball teams.
Bill’s greatest love and dedication was his family. He could often be found working in the yard and mowing. Bill enjoyed going to flea markets and estate sales. A favorite for him was the search for old vinyl records that could be difficult to find.
On August 15, 1981, Bill married Terri Brown in Hutchinson. They were married nearly 44 years before his death.
Bill is survived by: his beloved wife, Terri Proffitt of Hutchinson; children, Katie (DJ) Heimerman of Murdock, KS, and Ben (Sabrina) Proffitt of Park City, KS; adored grandchildren, Maelynn and Myles J Proffitt; sisters, Dian Hodges and Amy Sloan; in-laws, Dale (Deonna) Brown, Judy Niehoff, Susan Adkins, Mark (Edna) Brown, Debra Palmer, Brenda Brown, Annabel Stewart, Todd (Kristie) Brown, Lori (Kevin) Olson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Proffitt.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Partridge Cemetery with Deacon Todd Ray officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025 at Elliott Mortuary. Friends may sign his memorial book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Elliott Mortuary until the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St. Hutchinson, KS 67501.