He was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 24, 1940 to William and Maybell O’Bannon. He had two sisters Martha and Anne.
Butch met his wife, Elaine, on a blind date, and it was love at first sight. After just two dates he knew she was the one. Elaine and Butch got married in 1962. They had two children, a daughter, Julie, and a son, Michael.
In 1958 he joined the Navy and would continue to serve for the next 20 years as a Chief Torpedoman on the submarines. When he retired, he went into Civil Service, NAS Depot, where he spent the next 13 years. After he left the Civil Service, he spent another 10 years working for a local exterminating company, Critter Gitter. Butch spent the rest of his time dedicated to tending his garden, hunting, and educating those around him on how to take care of a variety of flora. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter and loved using a compound bow.
You could always find Butch outside on his porch swing, as it was his happy place. Butch was always quick to make you laugh with a good joke. He never took life too seriously and was sure to always have a good time. As he would always say “That’s just life, ain’t it,”.
Butch will be greatly missed and touched the hearts of the many people who had the pleasure of knowing him. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, brother-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, sisters, and many friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oaklawnfunerals.com for the O'Bannon family.
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