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Gary Butler Obituary
Gary L. Butler of Plano, Texas passed away on October 20, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born on November 23, 1942 to Elijah and Luella (Drummond) Butler in Quincy, Illinois.
Gary married Barbara Kirsten McKean on July 28, 1962 in Quincy, Illinois. Gary worked as a Fix Op Manager for 48 years for various Volkswagen dealerships. He was a member of the Volkswagen of America Parts Advisory Council. He and Barbara enjoyed traveling all over the world, discovering family history, and spending time with their granddaughters and great-grandsons.
Gary is survived by his wife, Barbara Butler of Plano, Texas; son, Daniel Butler and wife, Pamela of Galesburg, Illinois; daughter, Laurie Roberts and husband, Wes of Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Lexie Montgomery and husband, Ty and Catherine Butler; great-grandchildren, Levi, Kyle and Kane; brother, David Keck and wife, Becky; sister, Sue Ann Gerveler and husband, Pat; sister-in-law, Judy Egbers; and numerous loving nieces, nephew, cousins and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Luella and Earl Keck; grandmother, Maude Rose.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Following the service, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park for a committal service.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry, visit TJMfuneral.com.
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Susan Smith
October 24, 2021
While I only knew him a short couple weeks, he always had a smile, even when I´m sure he didn´t feel it. But I´ll never forget the smile when he got to go to Plano! Oh what a glorious day that was!
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. He will be missed my many!
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