James William "Butch" Boyette Sr.
James William "Butch" Boyette Sr.
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Butch was a lifelong resident of Perry County, Arkansas. He loved Hot Rod cars, music, hunting, and going to horse races.
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; his son James William "Butch" Boyette Jr.; his sister Faye Wise and brothers Donald Boyette, John David Boyette, and Clyde Dale Boyette.
He is survived by two children Oda "Britton" Boyette and Starlynn Kessler; three grandchildren Nyala "Pie" Brodie, Skylynn Grace Boyette, and Valentine Kessler; one sister Linda Boyette-Taylor; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am with the funeral service starting at 12:00pm at Harmony Baptist Church in Perryville, Arkansas. Burial to follow at the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Betty Steward
January 10, 2026
All my thoughts and prayers for the Boyette family. Butch's contagious smile and boisterous laugh will linger in my thoughts of him.
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