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Robert Charles "Bob" Butler

Fairview, Indiana

1943 - 2008

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Robert Charles "Bob" Butler

Mr. Robert Charles "Bob" Butler, age 65, of Fairview, Indiana, entered this life on May 31, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Robert Frederick & Loretta Mary (Feldman) Butler. Bob was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended school & was inducted in the United States Air Force, on November 15, 1960, serving during the Vietnam War & was honorable discharged on November 13, 1964. Bob was a retired truck driver for the Teamsters Local Union, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bob was a farmer at heart & his farm at Fairview was always his pride & joy. Bob was united in marriage on October 30, 1985 in Warsaw, Kentucky, to Myrtle Chandler. Bob always enjoyed socializing & helping his wife at the Fairview Grocery in Fairview. After the sudden death of his son Bryant, Bob created a scholarship in his memory. The scholarship helped students that had entered the trades program at the Switzerland County High School. Bob was caretaker of the Lee Cemetery at Fairview & was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was also a member of Vevay American Legion Post #185 & the Vevay VFW Post #5396. Bob enjoyed hunting & a hard days work on the farm. He never met a stranger & was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His children & grandchildren were his pride & joy. He will truly be missed by his family & community. Bob died Friday, July 4, 2008 at 5:10 pm at his home in Fairview, Indiana, with his family at his side.

A LOVING FAMILY

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife: Myrtle (Chandler) Butler of Fairview, Indiana; his daughters: LaTesa Gladden & her husband: Joe of Del City, Oklahoma; Meredith Coker & her husband: Brian of Florence, Kentucky; Tracy York of Williams, Indiana; his sons: Shan Butler & his wife: Eula of Bennington, Indiana; Trevor Butler of Carrollton, Kentucky; Kendall Chandler & his wife: Theresa of Bennington, Indiana; his parents: Robert & Loretta (Feldman) Butler of Cincinnati, Ohio; his sisters: Sharon Oliver & her husband: Ronald of Cincinnati, Ohio; Wilma Johantgen & her husband: Niles of Horton, Michigan; Rebecca Harris & her husband: Kendall of Dayton, Tennessee; several grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son: Bryant W. Butler died 9/3/1995; his son-in-law: Butch York; his grandparents: Hiram "Buck" & Wilma Ward Butler; John & Elizabeth Feldman.

FUNERAL CEREMONY

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 10:30 am, by Bro. Hobert Byrd at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Lee Cemetery, Fairview, Indiana.

VISITATION

Friends may call 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Military rites will be conducted by the honor guard of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 & the Vevay VFW Post #5396 at the cemetery.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS

Memorial contributions may be made to Bryant W. Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Dearborn County Hospice. Cards are available at the funeral home.

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I just can't believe you are gone. Every time I go visit Myrtle I look for you and you are not there. Nobody should lose a Parent, just like a Parent shouldn't lose a Child, but that is life. We will see each other in the next life. I can only Imagine what it is like. I Really Miss You. You were the best to us kids and we will never forget. I Love You Dad.

Myrtle, Bob was one cool guy. I'm sure he's sadly missed by all of his friends and aquaintences. I was in East Enterprise not long ago, and the whole town is gone. My prayers are with you. Duke League, Madison, Indiana

I haven't written prior to this because I talk to you every day. But, I realized that sweet Trevor gave us this gift of your lifetime legacy and that I should honor it. Oh Bro, I have so many memories. On my 6th birthday, you surprised me and came home on leave from the Air Force. You used to write Mom and Dad letters (when you were in the Air Force) and tape 4 quarters to the bottom of the page for me. You took me to the drive-in to see a Clint Eastwood double feature and we ate so much...

Meredith, Dad, Tesa, And I in Oklahoma

I Miss This

Farmer Bob With Daughter Tesa And Sister Becky

Sorry to hear of your loss, A few years ago wilma and niles took me to bobbys for their family reunion, i had a great time there, Bobby and Myrtle made me feel so welcome. Myrtle tried to teach me how to make sausage gravy, sorry to say it didnt work, but I will keep trying. Memories are a great thing to have.

"Brayden Thomas Coker" The Grandson He Was Waiting For.

We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
Now all we have are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.