James E. Butler

James E. Butler obituary, Midwest City, OK

James E. Butler

James Butler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnes-Friederich & Pope Funeral Home - Midwest City on Feb. 10, 2026.
James Earl Butler, age 90, of Choctaw, Oklahoma passed away in his home Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1935, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Frank and Modine Butler.

He is survived by his son, Clifford Ray Butler, daughter, Flora June Harjo, son-in-law, Tommy Jonas Harjo, daughter Nancy Ann McCampbell, 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his wife of 67 years Geneva Graham Butler, daughter Shirley Sue Butler, grandson, Clifford Ray Butler II, granddaughter Christie Danielle Harjo-Bisineeru, mother, Modine, sisters, Dorothy Cannon, and Bala Mae Butler, brother, Tommy Hendrix, and nephew, William Snell.

James graduated in Wilburton, Oklahoma, then he served 4 years in the Air Force and two years in the Army. He had many different professions throughout his years but ended his career at Tinker AFB there he retired after 25 years. His service will be held Friday, February 13 at 2 o'clock at Bethel Church in Choctaw.

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