Butch Camper Obituary
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Elbert Wayne Camper, Jr., was born November 4, 1953, in Chicago, IL to the late Elbert Wayne and Susan Ruth Emery Camper. On December 3, 1971, he married Carolyn Whitehead Camper who survives in Puryear, TN.
Butch was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and he retired from Tecumseh Products after 35 years of service. Butch was a lifetime member of the Two-Rivers Bass Club. Hunting and fishing were his life.
In addition to his wife, Butch is also survived by five daughters: Teresa (Troy) Bennett, Patricia Mayhew, Sarah (Shane) Lindley, Cristy (Chase) Witherspoon, and Keri Camper, all of Puryear; son, Wayne (Angela) Camper of Pleasant View, TN; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Besides his parents, Butch was also preceded in death by two sisters: Virgie Hutto and Rose Mary Carroll; and a brother, Albert D. "Buster" Camper.
Pallbearers for Mr. Camper will be Troy Bennett, Chase Witherspoon, Shane Lindley, Josh Yeager, Derrick Hargrove, and Blake Coleman.
Visitation
McEvoy Funeral Home
Monday, February 24, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
507 West Washington Street
Paris, TN 38242
Funeral Service
McEvoy Funeral Home
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
12:00 PM
507 West Washington Street
Paris, TN 38242 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Butch, please visit our Tree Store.
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