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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Edward Butler, 85 years old, born on October 18, 1926, and passed away on March 6, 2012. We will remember him forever.
October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023
We love & miss you so very much Dad Butler! Sending lots of hugs & kisses on butterfly wings.....
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
It's hard to fathom that you have been gone 11 years now Dad Butler! These words a friend of ours shared with us following your loss blessed our hearts following your passing as we keep your memory close....... "The intestinal fortitude displayed by your Father's generation has yet to be matched by another. I assume greatly in part to the great feats they accomplished for our nation. We all mourn with you and your family, not only because you are our friend, but also because we lost another Great American."
We love you Dad! Always & Forever in our hearts.....
October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022
There have been so many changes this past year and so many times that we recalled the advice & words of wisdom you gave us over the years as we made some very hard decisions. We love & miss you so very much here on earth as we look forward to our Heavenly reunion with you and all of our loved ones. We love you Dad Butler!
March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
Ten years have gone by and I just realized that Dad Butler's obit was never placed on this page, so here it is......

Edward A. Butler
MILLERSBURG — Edward Allen Butler, 85, formerly of Brinkhaven, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Majora Lane Care Center.
He was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Brinkhaven to Franklin C. and Rose Mary (Lepley) Butler. He left Danville High School in the 10th grade to join the U.S. Army, where he served during World War II and the Korean War. He was with the 25th Infantry Division, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Occupation of Japan Medal, the U.N. Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from PPG of Mount Vernon, and also worked for the U.S. Postal Service and the Drexel J. Thrash Training Center in Millwood. His hobbies included motorcycles, weight lifting and many outdoor activities.
He is survived by his children, Tony Keith Hutton, Trevelon Lee (Emily) Butler, Travis Allen Butler, Tricia Jeanette Butler and Trina Louise Butler; sisters, Dorothy Elliott and Marjorie Mackey; grandchildren, Jason Kelly Hutton, Michael Keith Hutton, Andrea Butler, Jessica Dawn (Eli) Miller, Coltn James Edward Butler, Brody Allen Butler, Seth Marshall Allen Graves, Hannah Elizabeth Robison, Matthew Robison and Brandon Lee Edward Butler; five great-grandchildren; and his former wife, Joyce A. (Harris) Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vivian Robinson, Vera Zollars and Pauline Shaw; and an infant brother.
A private interment will be held, with military honors from the Knox County Joint Veterans Council, in the Workman Cemetery at Danville. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements. Visit www.fischerfuneralhome. com.
March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
It still feels unreal, but it's been ten years since you were called Home to Heaven. We think of, miss and love you every day and are so thankful for the times we had together and all the memories! We love you Dad Butler! Sending lots of love & hugs on butterfly wings........
October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
Your memory will live on in our hearts forever Dad Butler! We love & miss you so very much. Sending lots of love & hugs on butterfly wings until we meet again.... Loving you always!
March 6, 2021
March 6, 2021
It's hard to fathom that you have been gone 9 years now Dad Butler! These words a friend of ours shared with us following your loss blessed our hearts following your passing as we keep your memory close.......  "The intestinal fortitude displayed by your Father's generation has yet to be matched by another. I assume greatly in part to the great feats they accomplished for our nation. We all mourn with you and your family, not only because you are our friend, but also because we lost another Great American."
We love you Dad! Always & Forever in our hearts.....
December 23, 2020
December 23, 2020
There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and how much we love & miss you! Merry Christmas in Heaven Dad!
October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020
We love & miss you daily since the day God called you home. Lee is doing everything he can to keep your place looking as nice as possible in your memory..... Sending loads of hugs & kisses on butterfly wings........

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October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023
We love & miss you so very much Dad Butler! Sending lots of hugs & kisses on butterfly wings.....
March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
It's hard to fathom that you have been gone 11 years now Dad Butler! These words a friend of ours shared with us following your loss blessed our hearts following your passing as we keep your memory close....... "The intestinal fortitude displayed by your Father's generation has yet to be matched by another. I assume greatly in part to the great feats they accomplished for our nation. We all mourn with you and your family, not only because you are our friend, but also because we lost another Great American."
We love you Dad! Always & Forever in our hearts.....
October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022
There have been so many changes this past year and so many times that we recalled the advice & words of wisdom you gave us over the years as we made some very hard decisions. We love & miss you so very much here on earth as we look forward to our Heavenly reunion with you and all of our loved ones. We love you Dad Butler!
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