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 invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'

These principles and Jake are missed, but his family will continue on with the seeds planted in their hearts and challenged to move on.

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.

Earl B. Walker

Always remember Jake Butcher and his wife coming into the Gazebo in Gatlinburg, as well as Morton's Antiques.
They were always so gracious and kind to everyone.
Have been included at events at the Butcher home when Mrs Butcher honored Mrs Joan Mondale.
Suck as honor to have known them.
May God Bless, Comfort, and Protect the Extended Butcher Family.

Kay Morton, Gazebo, Gatlinburg.

Mr. Jake Butcher was a big man...in every sense of the word...as a man standing alone, as a husband and father...and as a businessman and citizen of Tennessee and the United States of America. Our paths crossed with Mr. and Mrs. Butcher so many years past as they visited our shop, The Gazebo, in Gatlinburg, They took time to converse and discuss important issues, our families, our children, our real reasons for getting up each morning, working hard and taking on the world. I'd hate to think that each of us might leave this world and not leave a "ripple", Jake Butcher leaves a good legacy, a huge wave, memories of Knoxville's World Fair, the permanency of Knoxville's skyline, Knoxville's moment of fame... his family, children and numerous friends. We are honored to have known him. Rest well, Jake.

Prayers and thoughts to family of Jake Butcher. Having not known him personally, we have always been endowed by his contributions to Knoxville, TN including the 1982 Worlds Fair! Maria and Jason are good friends of ours and we are extremely sorry for the loss of your father and such an incredible, caring man! May God Bless you all and give you peace and strength during this difficult time!
Love, Allan and Karen Price

Was friends with Jake in high school. We ran around together. Boy, stories I could tell you. He was a great friend. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family. R.I.P Jake
Bill Bailey

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jake. All the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

So sorry for your loss, and the loss of many others he has helped along the way. I have known Jake most of my life, he was 4 mo. older than I, so we were always in the same class. Loved that family. May God give you comfort.

Mr Butcher was one of the nicest men I ever met! I worked at the bank and sang in Knoxville's All Girl Band. (The Nineteenth Amendment) We traveled with the bank and Mr Butcher on several occasions back in the 80's. He always made sure the band was taken care of and he was a great role model for the bank. Many prayers and Blessings go out to his family.....I will always remember that great smile.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . HOWARD WHITE AND FAMILY.

As a long time friend he will be missed. Lots of great memories.

Truly, Mr. Butcher was, and still is, a person worth remembering - for he made history by means of his leading the Knoxville area into a new era of hope. Nothing can be better than that. He will be missed.

Condolences go out to the Butcher family I was a good friend of Jakes and his brother C.H.I work with them for many years. My prayers are with the family. Donald E. Blazier

I cannot imagine Knoxville & East Tennessee without Jake's countless contributions of time ,talent, and Love for our and his city and state. Also sincere Thankfulness to Jake's family for sharing him with us. All Honor and Glory to Jesus for creating Jake and his family.

I am so sorry for your family's loss. The Butcher family helped so many families in Union County and we love them for that. Rest in peace Jake.

A VERY WONDERFUL FAMILY LOSS THEIR HERO. I AM STILL ENJOYING MRS. WILDE'S HOME IN WEST KNOXVILLE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES. WE SAY GOOD BY BUT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVE ONES AGAIN, WITH OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN HAS PROMISE US. GOD BLESS EACH MEMBER OF THIS FAMILY IS MY PRAYER.
DOT ANDERSON

Jack was a good friend, a good man, and I,liked him a lot. He will be missed by many and his positive influence on Knoxville and East Tennessee will always be remembered. Jim & Annette Staples.

Condolences to the entire Butcher familyHe gave jobs to the jobless, whom needed income and made sure Knoxville was on the map during 1982 Worlds Fair!