Precious Memories

John Butler was born on January 7, 1940 in Elkhart, Texas to Will and Lethann (Stubblefield) Butler. He was their third of nine children.

John was raised in Red Town and attended school at Henry High School in Elkhart, Texas.

He accepted Christ into his life as a child.

John married Margie J. Dixon. This union was blessed with four children.

John was a commercial truck driver.

On July 7, 2016 ,  in Palestine, Texas, John's tired hands were put to rest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Lethann Butler; son, John Riley, Jr.; Brother, Billy Charles Butler.

Those remaining to cherish sweet memories are:

Son, Jason Butler, Waxahachie, Texas; four daughters, Dianne Rose Reed-Cuney (Thurham), Keisha Butler-Collins (Lonnie), Waxahachie, Texas, Monique Butler, Longview, Texas, Na'Kendra Butler, Athens, Texas; eight brothers, Bobby Joe Stubblefield, Willie Lee Butler (Phelonese), Ira James Butler, Ardell Butler (Linda Sue), Melvin Butler (LaTrell), Will Simmons (Eunice), Willie Simmons, John D. Simmons; two sisters, Helen Holland (Eddie) and Sheilia Butler; ten grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.