Jesse James Butts of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away on November 3, 2014. Jesse was born to James Stephen Butts and Victoria Tabitha Bailey on July 20, 1912 in May, Texas. Jesse graduated from Holliday High School in Holliday Texas in 1930. He married Fredrecia Elizabeth Pollard on November 8, 1935. He is survived by his two children; Jesse James Butts, Jr. of Rancho Mirage, CA and Vicki Beth Carmichael of Sun Lakes, AZ, five grandsons, seven great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter, and his sister Ovella Eldridge of Breckenridge, TX. Jesse worked for Continental Pipeline Company a division of Continental Oil Company (CONOCO) for 43 years retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife Fredrecia & brothers Justin, Marvin & Bailey. He was remarkably healthy all his life, never met a stranger, loved his family dearly and was loved and admired in return. He will be missed.