James Thomas Butler

Mr. James Thomas Butler, 72, of Calvert City, KY, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Butler worked in the area of construction and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He loved being outdoors, gardening, hunting and fishing.  He liked to visit his neighbors and give out the vegetables he grew.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Suzan G. Butler; sons, Jimmy Butler (Samantha) of Benton, KY and Tommy Butler (Terra) of Clarksville, TN; daughter, Becky Milam (Tony) of Calvert City, KY; brother, Robert Butler of Hampton, KY; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Al James Butler, Jr.; and his parents, Al James Butler, Sr. and Georgia Thella Willbanks Butler.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2019, at Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Interment will follow at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem, KY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone NC  28607.

Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

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