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.
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.
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.
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........
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!
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.....
We love you Dad! Always & Forever in our hearts.....
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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.
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.
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