(From Simpson Funeral Home)James Ray Butler, age 92, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Sunrise Senior Living in Marietta, GA.
James was born August 4, 1930 in Oronogo, MO to William “Bill” Butler and Hazel Butler. He graduated from Alba High School in 1947 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. James served two years in the Korean War before being honorably discharged from service in 1953.
In December 1953, he married Ione Kent of Mindenmines, MO. After farming for a few years, James and Ione moved to Webb City, MO and James began his career as a machinist at Vickers in Joplin.
In 1962 James took a machining job at the Bendix Corporation (later Allied Signal, then Honeywell) in Kansas City, MO. He and Ione moved to Kansas City in 1966, where they lived until his retirement in 1991. Since James and Ione had divorced, after retirement James moved back to Webb City and returned to his passion of farming the family farm in Oronogo. In 2016, James moved to Marietta, GA to be close to his son Troy, daughter-in-law Christiane, and grand-daughter Anna.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Florence Jones. He is survived by his brother, Joe Butler of Denver, CO, son Troy (Christiane) Butler of Marietta, GA, son Karlan “Karl” Butler of Peculiar, MO, and grand-daughter Anna Butler (and her mother, Kimberly Butler) of Marietta, GA.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Florence Jones. He is survived by his brother, Joe Butler of Denver, CO, son Troy (Christiane) Butler of Marietta, GA, son Karlan “Karl” Butler of Peculiar, MO, and grand-daughter Anna Butler (and her mother, Kimberly Butler) of Marietta, GA.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at Simpson Funeral Home, 400 W Daugherty St., Webb City, MO, pastor Kyle Beverlin officiating. Family will receive friends at 1 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Oronogo, MO.
Funeral services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit www.simpsonfh.com to share photos and memories of James.
Mr. Jim I miss you everyday. And everyday I regret how I took advantage of your kindness. I considered you my best friend. We laughed, we cried and spent several years taking care of one another. You were truley the most pure hearted and kindest person I've ever known. I learned a lot from you and wish so much I would have done things differently. It was a blessing being a part of your life. I hope to see you in heaven my friend, please forgive me I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Stephanie Martin