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Maurice Butts Obituary
CHAMPAIGN – Maurice Butts, 53, of Champaign died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at his home.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2602 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign. Mr. Rick Galbrecht will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in Danville National Cemetery.
Maurice was born on Oct. 1, 1955, in Ardmore, Okla., a son of Shelby Butts Sr. and Norma Jean Beadsley Butts. He married Cathy (Bass) Butts in Panama City, Fla., on Aug. 24, 1974. She survives and resides in Champaign.
He leaves his loving parents of Urbana; four children, Kimberly (Timothy) McCoy, Sommer Butts, Olivia Butts and Alexis Butts, all of Champaign; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Sidney, Tori, Alana, Madison, Capri, Jastin, Ivory; three brothers, Gregory (Darlene) Butts of Virginia, Shelby (Debra) Butts, Jr. of California, Darryl (Debbie) Butts of Champaign; four sisters, Karen Sue (Charles) Wade of Champaign, Brenda Butts of Urbana, Sheila Butts of Bloomington and Teresa (Vernon) Sullivan of Urbana; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Maurice was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Butts Sr.
Maurice graduated from Minot High School in Minot, N.D. He excelled in all sports, especially football. Maurice honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1975. Upon discharge, he began his 28-year career with AC Humko.
Maurice was a wonderful listener. His friends enjoyed talking to and sharing their lives with him. He was a patient and caring person who will be missed by all who knew him.
Condolences may be offered at www.owensfuneralhomes.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Butts
Glen & Freda Peeler
October 27, 2008
To The Butts Family
While we didn't have the opportunity to become well acquainted, it is always sad to hear that a member of our spiritual family has gone to sleep.
How grand it will be for all who knew and loved him to have the privilege to welcome him back to the beautiful
paradise Jehovah has promised.
May warm memories help you all to get through this time.
JOHN CHRISAGIS
October 18, 2008
JOHN,JOANNE AND CHELDYN CHRISAGIS
Toni Bailey
October 17, 2008
Butts Family,
My thoughts and prays are with you.
Todd Rogers
October 17, 2008
To the butts family sorry for your loss,maurice will be greatly missed by all. God bless you.
Jan Ruffner
October 17, 2008
Dear loved ones of Maurice,
While I didn't know Maurice, I know Brenda and Teresa and their children, as well as Norma and Shelby. I am so very sad to hear of your profound loss. You're such a close-knit, loving family, and I know for sure that Maurice knew how much he was loved by all of you. He is way too young to be gone. May God comfort you and sustain you through this heartbreaking chapter in your lives.
Lori Sampson
October 16, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good memories at this time of sorrow to help you through. May God bless you and yours.
Tamara J (Warnes) Levine
October 16, 2008
Brenda & Girls,
I wanted to express my sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother/uncle. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
bryant thompson
October 16, 2008
to the butts family my condolences go out to yall may god bless you all and you all are in my prayers.
Marjorie Newman
October 16, 2008
I remember Bro. Butts and some of his family from when I resided in champaign/urbana during the time I lived there and also worked at the U of I. I am sorry to hear of his untimely death and look forward to seeing him in the resurection if I am worthy of such myself. there are so many I knew in C/U that are now deceased.. we thank Jehovah for his wonderful memory of all of them.. love, Marjorie Newman
in Prescott Valley AZ.
Nikki Davis
October 16, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You have so many that are willing to do so much. Don't be afraid to ask. Love you all! From Nikki and Jonny Davis
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