Kenneth "Pete" Butler

Kenneth “Pete” Butler of Greenwood, Arkansas died Saturday, March 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Susie, his two children Angel Ciesla and her husband John, Lance Butler and his wife Misty, and his grandchildren: Eli and Ashlyn Butler and Conner, Carrie, Caylee, and Hayes Ciesla.

He was born in Collinwood, Tennessee on April 13, 1947 to Olive and Carrie Butler. Born the only son of six children, his sisters: Joyce Schoenmann and her late husband, Charles of Gallatin, TN, Thelma Butler of Gallatin, TN, Mable Butler of Gallatin, TN, Wanda Key and her husband, Gary of Gallatin, TN, and Gennette Mock and her husband, Ronnie of Orlando, FL.

The family moved to Gallatin in 1960; he graduated from high school in 1965 and joined the United States Army shortly after. He spent four years in the service, including one year in Vietnam (1967). He was released from active duty in 1969. In 1970, Pete moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas to assist with a new operation of Breeding Insulation. Soon after, he met Susie and they married on October 29, 1971. He started Pro Insulation, a commercial insulation company, in 1979. His business and co-workers were like family. After 31 years, he retired.

He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood, an avid supporter of the Bulldogs and Greenwood Schools. He was commonly seen at Vache Grasse Country Club and with friends at “the round table” from the coffee shop.

Pete was a man who had an impact on many lives. He was quick to help those in need, and never asked for recognition. He loved his family, his town, his country, and his Savior. He did things his way. He loved and was loved. He will be missed, yet we find comfort in this truth that he rest with his Savior in Heaven.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Greenwood First Baptist Church with burial at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Wednesday from 1 – 8 p.m. at Greenwood First Baptist Church, where the family will visit with friends from 6 – 8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be J.D. Aishman, Zach Carter, Ronnie Brock, Freddie Hoyt, Mike Malone, Eldon Malone, Stephen Malone and Bill Stockburger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, 10 Remington Dr., Little Rock, AR 72204 or the Greenwood Education Foundation, 420 N. Main St., Greenwood, AR 72936.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com