Mr. James Otis Butler Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

My life story is History....... I was born on July 19, 1939 to Mr. Willie Lee Butler and Ms. Rosie Lee Matthews in Bolivar, TN. I would have liked to have been the mayor of Gibson County. I graduated from Central High School in Alamo, TN. I was the youngest son of a family of 13 siblings where I learned to provide for at an early age. I worked various jobs throughout my life and prided myself in being able to work and be a provider to my family. I worked as a farmer. I worked at the Steel Mill in Chicago, IL where I met my lovely wife, Helen Evans Butler of 42 years. I enjoyed cooking, it was my passion along side of hunting, shooting and having a good time! I once worked as a cook for Vanderbilt Hospital where they offered me classes. I am the proud father of Teresa Bledsoe, Otis Butler Jr., Marnita Butler Davis (Brian), Rodney Evans (Sheila), Sheliah Butler and Courtney Lumpkin (Roderick). I was blessed to have many grandchildren and great grandchildren with Mark Butler being one of my most favorites. In addition a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who I loved dearly and I assure you that each and everyone of them have several memories of all the fun we had. But most of all, my nephew Glenn “Tony” Carter who was also like a son to me.

Mr. James Otis Butler Sr.

July 19, 1939 - February 10, 2020