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Dubberly, LA Funeral services for Joe Butler will be held Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Frank DeLoach.
Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubberly. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Joe was born April 3, 1924 in Dubberly and entered into rest September 19, 2013 in Shreveport. He served his country in the United States Army-Air Corp during WW II in Europe. Joe was mayor of Dubberly for 16 years.
His parents Loma and Elizabeth Boyet Butler, brothers Noel Howard Butler, Hershell Butler, and Herman Butler preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife Elsie Butler of Dubberly, son Joe (Joey) Brunson Butler of Benton, daughter Jan Butler Riser and husband Ted of Sibley, grandson Larkin Riser of Bossier City, brother Jack Cousson and wife Mabel of Bossier City, sisters-in-law Martha Russell of Heflin, and Faye Harrison and husband Jack of Hall Summit.
Pallbearers will be Hewitt White, Jeff Reynolds, Mike Moore, Jimmy Perryman, Keith Harrison, Tommy Russell, and Ron Deluise.
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For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
September 27, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Joe Butler our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joe. And to Joe it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Joe, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joe's family and loved ones.
Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Gary Horton
September 23, 2013
Dear Mrs. Butler, Jan and Family: Our family is so sorry for your tremendous loss. He was always so kind whenever we were blessed to be in his presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Gary and Dodie Horton
Larry Ellerman
September 22, 2013
Jan, Ted, and Larkin:
There are never words to express feelings in times like you are going through, but please know that Claudine and I feel your pain. Our prayers and hearts re with you.
Gary McGee
September 21, 2013
Joey, I am so sorry for your loss. Rose and I have you in our prayers buddy.
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