OBITUARY
James A. Butner Sr.
14 November, 1958 – 31 January, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Kraft Funeral Service & Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park
James A. Butner, Sr., 60, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born November 14, 1958 in New Albany, Indiana to Dora Ann Worden Belviy and the late James E. Butner, Jr. Jim served in the U.S. Marines and was General Sales Manager for Jim Butner Auto in Clarksville, Indiana. Jim was a car and truck enthusiast, participated many years in the Toys for Tots Program for children, and could most often be found on his mower. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Jim’s happy-go-lucky attitude and laughter will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Butner, Jr. and a daughter, Mindy Lynn Butner.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Barger Butner; children, April S. Butner-Nalley (Christopher), James A. Butner Jr., and Joseph Ryan Butner; mother and step-father, Dora Ann and Steve Belviy; step-mother, Dorothy Dean Butner; siblings, Deborah Butner, Alice Butner, James E. "Bo" Butner III, Sheila Arms, Tony Knight, and Tammy Butner Naville; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Elizabeth, Alyss, Cooper, Jacob, and Brooke; and numerous nieces and nephews.
It was his wish to be cremated. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 2 pm ~ 8 pm Monday, February 4, 2019, at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com.
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FAMILY
- Sherry Barger Butner Wife
- April S. (Christopher) Butner-Nalley Daughter
- James A. Butner Jr. Son
- Joseph Ryan Butner Son
- Dora Ann and Steve Belviy Mother and Step-Father
- Dorothy Dean Butner Step-Mother
- Deborah Butner Sister
- Alice Butner Sister
- James E. "Bo" Butner III Brother
- Sheila Arms Sister
- Tony Knight Brother
- Tammy Butner Naville Sister
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Grandchildren: Kyleigh, Elizabeth, Alyss, Cooper, Jacob, and Brook
Several Nieces and Nephews
DONATIONS
- National Diabetes Association
Past Services
Monday,
04 February, 2019
Memorial Visitation
Monday,
04 February, 2019
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