Jerry was born on January 14, 1956 in Dallas, TX the son of Donald and Jo Ann (Neff) Butcher who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the US Navy and Missouri National Guard. On July 27, 1989 he was united in marriage to Carol Nickelson in Fulton, MO. He was a faithful member of Heartland Church of Nazarene in Fulton. Jerry retired from State of Missouri as a Corrections Officer II. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and cherished his family and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include: his wife of 31 years, Carol Butcher of the home; three sons, Donnie Butcher Sr, Ricky Butcher and Jerry Butcher Jr all of Fulton, MO; one daughter, Becky Butcher of Fulton, MO; two sisters, Debbie Holland (Kenneth) and Pamela Miller (Raymond) all of Mokane, MO; four grandchildren, DJ, Lee, Rosalie and Domanick; one step-son, Timothy Frost of Branson, MO; one step-granddaughter, Austyn; his mother-in-law, Lois Goodman of Columbia, MO and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Debo Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Jason Buckwalter officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Fulton, MO with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Church of Nazarene OR Faith Maternity Care, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
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