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Bernard Butcher Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Bernard Harris Butcher, 95, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Holzer Assisted Living in Gallipolis.
Born Aug. 3, 1922, in Rivesville, West Virginia, Bernard was the son of the late Frank Isaac and Madge Harris Butcher. He was a former superintendent of the Southern Ohio Coal Company belt line. Bernard was also a former general manager/superintendent at Bradshaw Industries in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Gideons International, and the United Methodist Men. Bernard was a veteran of the United States Marines who served his country during World War II.
Bernard is survived by two daughters, Kandyse (John) Nuce of Gallipolis and Linda (Michael) Betz of Belpre, Ohio; one son, Danny (Kathy) Butcher of Bidwell; five grandchildren, Karissa (Danny) Martyn, Johnny (Diana) Nuce, Alyssa C. (Ernest) Betz-Acosta, Ryan (Tiffany Ann) Butcher, and Tiffany (Tyler) Duncan; six great grandchildren, Grace Martyn and Daniel Martyn, Lydia Butcher, Brooke Butcher, Jackson Tyler Duncan, and Aayla Nuce; another great grandchild, Lincoln Duncan due in October; one sister, Beatrice Kisner of Fairmont, West Virginia; two brothers, Beverly Butcher of Fairmont, West Virginia and Verlin "Bud" (Roberta) Butcher of Clintonville, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by his first wife, Delcie Leveta Butcher in 1982 and his second wife, Wanda Butcher in 2016.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, at the Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Kane and Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call prior to the service from 12:30-2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1104, Gallipolis, OH 45631. The family also wishes to express a special thank you to all the staff with Holzer Assisted Living. Full military rites will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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July 8, 2018
Bernard was a wonderful man who will be missed by all who knew him. His family and friends will be in our prayers. I miss seeing him and his friends at the breakfast meetings in the Holzer Cafeteria.- Ronnie and Peggy Caudill
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