Eugene D. Butts

Eugene D. Butts, 88, Muncie, passed away Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, at Muncie Estates. He was born Friday, December 15, 1933, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Charles and Nena (Bowman) Butts. Eugene was a Muncie Central Bearcat and received his Master’s Degree from Ball State University. He had been a corporate pilot in Ohio. For over thirty years, he and his brother, Chuck, owned and operated Butts Motor Sales and later he worked at Jack Smith RV’s. Eugene honorably served his country as a Medic in the United States Navy. Survivors include his son, Lance (wife, Dawn) Butts; daughter, Lydia Naaman; grandchildren, Nina Butts, Maria Butts, and Amanda Naaman. His parents, Charles and Nena Butts; and his wife, Janette (Tomkins) Butts, preceded him in death. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Elm Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum NORTH Chapel with Pastor Rusty Clements officiating. Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Entombment will follow. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday at Elm Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum NORTH Chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Muncie Mission, 1725 South Liberty Street, Muncie, Indiana 47302. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at elmridgefuneralhome.com.