Ryan Edward Butler

Ryan Edward Butler obituary, Liberty Hill, LA

Ryan Edward Butler

Ryan Butler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro on Feb. 26, 2026.
Ryan Edward Butler, age 53, of Liberty Hill, passed away in Shreveport on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a brief illness. Ryan had a deep passion for acting and film, studying at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and later hosting a podcast devoted to movie critiques. A proud United States Navy veteran, Ryan served as an aviation mechanic aboard the USS Bataan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Survivors include his brother, Clyde Butler (Deana); nephew, Michael Butler; niece, Ashley Sims (Jason); aunt, Ruth Ann Kidd; cousins, Holly Kidd and Kaylyn Kidd; and special friend, Shanna Riley.

Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Larry Butler; mother, Gloria Dale (Thomas) Butler; and niece, Stephanie Butler.

In accordance with Ryan's wishes, he will be cremated, and the family plans to hold a private memorial service at a later date.

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