Jacob Franklin "Jake" Butcher

We shall never forget YOU; Jake; you were such a Blessing to all of east Tennesseans and your family. YOU may have passed on to you final Spiritual Life; however, you will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS Jake's family and friends. R. I. P.

Jake Butcher,
I learned many things from you in the short few years I knew you! Your were such a True Gentleman a pleasure to know! I think of you and your words of wisdom often! May you rest in peace. Just wanted to say thank you! And you may be gone now, but, never forgotten!

Reflecting back to Jake's Funeral and Graveside service, a person would have to not be listing to miss who Jake was. His work ethic, Christian roots, vision and determination changed Knoxville. Seeds were planted that set the area in a proactive direction.
A favorite verse of mine stands out through many comments made about Jake.

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you...

My prayers go out to the family. I'm proud to say Jake was my friend and was nothing short of a true gentleman and I consider it an honor to have known him one of the nicest man I ever knew

My Condolences to jake' s family I was sorry to learn of his passing.Jacqueline Dennis watson

Jake was a good man, great friend and customer for many years and was instrumental in my opening Bill Fogarty's for which I have been forever grateful.

Jake was a good friend and a good man. Sonya and family, I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that I cannot be at the memorial. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Sherrod families of East Tennessee would like to express our sympathy and condolences for the loss of a great, loving. Philanthropic Gentleman of Tennessee .
He will be sorely missed by so many.
Sonya, Your family will continue to be in our prayers for many more years! We feel that Jake is in a better place and will continue to watch over you and your family!

May God continue to comfort and bless You All in the days ahead!!

Jake was a good man, great friend and customer for many years and was instrumental in my opening Bill Fogarty's for which I have been forever grateful.