George Buttram

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. George Arless Buttram, 89, of Miami, Oklahoma, formerly of Anderson, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023, at the Miami Nursing Center in Miami, Oklahoma, after months of declining health.

George entered this life on July 30, 1933, in Anderson, Missouri, born to the union of Arless and Alma (James) Buttram. He was raised and attended school in Anderson. George served his country faithfully in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he resided in California before returning home to Anderson in 1962. 

 For many years, George was employed by the McDonald County School District as a bus driver and custodian at the high school. He also worked an additional ten years as custodian at the Neosho Walmart. George was an extremely talented and gifted pianist, traveling the countryside for decades sharing his ministry with area churches and gospel singings. George was a member of Trinity Worship Center in Goodman.

His parents and one brother, Billy Buttram, preceded him in death.

George is survived by his wife, Charlotte Buttram of the home; a brother, Joe Buttram of Rogers, Arkansas; a nephew, Jim Knisley and wife, Kristal, of Snohomish, Washington; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Pastor Gary Murphy officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Anderson Cemetery. 

Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Norman Fry, Melvin Vanatta, Travis Manley, Caleb Manley, John Baird and Larry Wade. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 5-6:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.