It is with deep sadness that my beloved husband,Earl Dean Butler, 83, of the Clardy Community, passed away October 27, 2026 in Paris. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 PM Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Shady Grove Cemetery with Brandon Williams officiating. Family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Braydan Nichols, Grant Chalaire, Jon Marc Rea, Kyle Miller, Cole Miller and Jackson Exum.
He was born June 15, 1943 to Leonard O. and Ida Russie Adams Butler. He is the last sibling of a large family. He was a kind and loving man who loved his family & friends very much. He worked at the bus station and then went to work at what is now Sara Lee Bakery. He retired after 30 years of service.
He loved to hunt with his grandson, Braydan and take care of cows with his nephew, Kyle Miller.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Anderson Butler. They married October 2, 1998 and his son by this marriage Bryan Nichols (deceased), nephew that he considered a son , Kyle Miller and wife, Amy. Also a host of nieces and nephews. Brother in laws, Gene Anderson, Danny Anderson (Brenda). Grandchildren he loved so much, Brooke Rea(John Marc), Brittany Chalaire (Grant), Braydan Nichols, Cole Miller, Kylie Miller. Great grandchildren, Baylor Rea, Jace Rea, Ellie Chalaire and Shawn Miller. Brother-in-law, Ronnie Cross, and 2 sisters-in-law, Nancy Butler & Liz Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings, Kathleen Miller (Philip), Ethleen Cross, Joyce Williams (David), Ruby Simmons (Clayton, Maeola Clark, R.L Butler, Melvin Butler (Ruth), Harold Butler (Wanda), Ray Butler (Nancy), Jack Butler (Mae), and Sam Butler (Freddie Jo, niece and nephew Justin and Colbie Miller.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Brentwood Nursing Home and Heart to Heart Hospice especially Jamie McNeely.
Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life for which the first was made:
Our times are in His hand….
Robert Browning
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
