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John Print Buttrill

1936 - 2018

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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Cunningham Funeral Homes - Colbert

120 Burney

Colbert, Oklahoma

John Buttrill Obituary

COLBERT - John Print Buttrill, 81 of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away Thursday night February 22, 2018 at Nanaws Place in Pottsboro, Texas.
He was born August 21, 1936 in Ft. Worth, Texas to William and Mildred Pigg Buttrill. He attended scool in Ft. Worth and was a R.L. Paschal High School graduate. He was in the National Guard for 20 years. He married Glenna Badgett in Ft. Worth in 1956 and moved to Mansfield, Texas in 1963 and lived there where he was employed for the General Motors Plant in Arlington, Texas as a body shop superintendent for 32 years before retiring.
They moved to Colbert in 1985 where he was very active in the Colbert Chamber of Commerce and the Durant Elks Lodge #1963 where he was a past exaulted ruler and past district deputy. He loved raising horses and had over 14.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife Glenna in 2008 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters. He later married Joy Hooks in Bonham, Texas in 2010.
Surviving is his wife Joy of the home Colbert, OK. Son Steve Buttrill and wife Donna of Colbert, OK. Step-Children Tracy Rater and husband Monte of Ravenna, TX. and Craig Hooks of Denison, TX. Grandchildren Justin Buttrill and wife Misty of Poetry, TX. and Clint Buttrill and wife Michelle of Colbert, OK. 14 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren and numerous Nieces, Nephews and friends also survive.
A Funeral Service for John Buttrill will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning February 26, 2018 at the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ in Colbert with Richard Gage officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert.
Pallbearers will be Jerold Buttrill, Jeff Horn, Greg Johnson, Benny Bowles, Wayne Weger and Shane Stone-barger. Family night will be held from 7-8 Sunday night at the funeral home.
The register book may be signed and condolences sent to the family online @ cunningham funeralhomesok.com Arrangements are entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Oklahoma.

Published by The Herald Democrat on Feb. 25, 2018.
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Offering my sincere condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to you and your family Please be strengthened and encouraged by the words found at 1Thessalonians 4:14

February 26, 2018

Steve, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.Prayers for you and your family. I loved your Mom and Dad and had so much fun with them through the years.

February 25, 2018

Steve , I'm so sorry to hear the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Gary Payne and family

February 25, 2018

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