James Gregory Butt

James Gregory "Greg" Butt, 57, passed away at his home on February 1, 2025, in Somerset, KY.

Greg Butt was born on June 15, 1967 in Somerset, KY, to Jim Butt and Shirley (Flanery) Butt.

Greg graduated from Somerset High School in 1985 and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree from Berea College in 1990. He spent most of his career in retail management at Lowe's, in Somerset. Greg in addition to spending every spare moment with Donna, his beloved wife of 33 years, was an avid golfer, loved watching NASCAR, attending races, but his notable side passion was of University of Louisville sports. Greg was beloved by his nieces and nephews that viewed him as the loving playful uncle of whom was a cornerstone to their childhood.

Greg and his team lead the Somerset High School Briar Jumpers to their last KY basketball high school sweet sixteen appearance. This lead him to Berea College where he played basketball, and where he met the love of his life, Donna.

Greg married Donna (Sabino) Butt in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1992, and have lived in Somerset ever since.

Greg is survived by Donna Butt - wife; Shelia Ladd-Holt - sister (Steven); Shirley Flanery Butt - mother; Lil Sabino, mother-in-law; Victor Sabino - brother-in-law (Linda); Cheri Potts - sister-in-law; Nicholas Sabino - brother-in-law (Jennifer); Terri Sabino Gattringer (Gerald) - sister-in-law; Dr. Creighton (Ladd) Prosser - niece (Max); JT Ladd - nephew (Julia); Jake Potts - nephew (Ansley); Jesse Potts - nephew (Emma); Nicholas Malsbury - nephew; Nicklas Gattringer - nephew; Gabriella Sabino - niece; Ivanna Sabino - niece; Vito Sabino - nephew; Natalie Holt - niece (Meredith); Olivia Holt - niece; Isaiah Davis (honorary nephew); Isabella Davis (honorary niece).

Greg is preceded in death by his father Jim Butt; Victor Sabino Sr., father-in-law; Jeff Potts, brother-in-law.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Friday, February 7, 2025 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends after 10:30 AM Saturday until time for mass at St. Mildred's Catholic Church.

Catholic Mass Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Mildred's Catholic Church with Fr. Carlos Martinez officiating. St. Mildred's Catholic Church - 203 South Central Avenue, Somerset, KY 42501

Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery.

A celebration will be held at the O'Bryan Center at St. Mildred's following the mass and burial on Saturday.

The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to St. Mildred's Sister Marty Conrad's Outreach Center. Donations may be mailed in C/o Morris & Hislope Funeral Home P.O. Box 159 - Science Hill, Kentucky 42553

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.