Larry Gene Butts, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 at home in the loving care of his wife and son. Larry was a longtime resident of DeWitt and Lansing Michigan. He retired from Consumers Energy where he worked in gas utility and oil field services. Born November 24, 1943 in Martin, Tennessee to Roy B. and Lizzie Claudine (Adams) Butts, he was the youngest of three brothers, and two sisters. Larry graduated class of 1961 from Lansing Everett High School.
Larry is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Linda Kay (Durham); sons Timothy Gene (and Paul Gauer) of Long Beach, California and Kevin Lee (and Pamela Kienke) of St. Johns, Michigan, a 'very special chosen daughter Kathie Shartle of Lansing Michigan; Grandchildren, Kalvin Roy Butts, Kaylee Wayne Butts, and Shea Matthew Gauer (and Malissa Gauer); one great-grandson, Jackson Paul Gauer; a Sister-in-law Jean Ann Chandler, and many, many, beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Larry loved his garage, his tractor, woodworking, and anything to do with the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a big Michigan State Spartan fan and enjoyed playing 'the slots'. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather, a guy's guy, and the 'go-to' neighbor, friend and family member.
May he rest in peace with love and blessings from his family and friends.
Funeral service will be11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing Michigan 48912. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the funeral home.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Larry to Mclaren Hospice 1515 Cal Dr, Davison, MI 48423.
Online condolences and memories may be made by going to www.grlansing.com
