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Bernard Butcher Obituary

BUTCHER Bernard Butcher, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and maker on May 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents James Butcher and Cleo Johnson, son Dwayne Butcher and brother Earl Butcher. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lee Ann; children, Denise Parker, Deborah Harlow, Dedra (Don) Thompson, DeLita Butcher and D'Norris (Vicki) Butcher; David and Sheila Hopkins; brother, Pearl (Daisy) Butcher; grandchildren, Ed, Bobbi Jo, Rob, Jason, Kevin, Amy, Karen, Eric, Derrick, Jessie, Mike, Joey, Jeff, Amanda, Matthew, Melissa; 15 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Brenda Butcher; as well as nieces and nephews. Bernard was a member and elder at Central Avenue Church of Christ and Christian Union. He retired from Merchandise Warehouse after 26 years of service. He also served in the United States Air Force. Visitation Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral Service Friday, May 13, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, OH. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 10 to May 11, 2011.

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Jayna Faust

May 28, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss Delita. . My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

May 15, 2011

sorry to here about your loss just heard today. you family will be in my prayers .......Kathie Spence

Tonya Robinson-Ward

May 12, 2011

I am saddened to her about your beloved family members passing. Hold your faith in the lord. You know Butch will be waiting on the other side for you.

Sandy Petry-Bailey

May 12, 2011

LeeAnn, you and Butch have been part of my life for a long time, you have had a strong influence in my life, you were one of the many strong Christian's praying for my salvation, ...thank God for your strength and prayers, I will miss Butch , but I know he is waitng for us in Heaven...Praise God......love you, Sandy Petry-Bailey

May 12, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Drew Gordon

May 11, 2011

Denise and Family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. May you be comforted to know he is with Him.

Joy Duty

May 11, 2011

Dear LeAnn and Children,
I was so sad to read about "Butch" in the paper today.. Please except my deepest sympathy for your loss.My prayer is that God would wrap His arms around you and comfort you. May you feel His presence in the coming days ahead. God Bless each one of you.
Joy Duty

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