Alvin E. Butler

Alvin E. Butler Nashville Alvin E. Butler, age 62, lost his brief but courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 24, 2010. He was born on September 25, 1948 to Robert E. and Helen O. (Everett) Butler on the family farm in rural Nashville. He attended Nashville schools through the 3rd grade before moving to Bellevue where he graduated high school in 1966. He attended KCC and Western Michigan University. On March 4, 1971 he married Susie K. (Martens) and together they returned to the family farm in Nashville. There he followed his lifelong dream of dairy farming. He took great delight in his wife and children. He is survived by beloved wife Susie, son Jeff, daughter Emily (Joe) Mater, son Joel, father Robert Butler, sister Arlene Endsley and the joys of his life, grandchildren Shianne and Miles Butler, Abby, Jared, Travis and Julia Mater. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Butler. His passion for the Lord led to his involvement in Grace Community Church where he was a deacon. In later years he developed a fondness for farm toys and Cockshutt tractors. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, December 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Grace Community Church. Services will held on Wednesday, December 29 at 11:00 at Grace with internment immediately following at Wilcox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Future of Grace Fund at Grace Community Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. www.danielsfuneralhome.net