Obituaries

James "J.D." Butner

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James "J.D." Butner, 89, of O'Fallon, Mo., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James "J.D." was born January 19, 1931 in New Florence, Mo. to James D. and Harriet H. Butner, nee Duckworth. J.D. was a long time truck driver and a Warrenton volunteer firefighter for many years. J.D. loved traveling, reading and camping. J.D. is survived by his wife, Janie Butner of O'Fallon, Mo.; son, David (Nancy) Butner of Fulton, Mo.; two sisters, Evelyn Worley and Kay Lewis; brother, Larry "Pete" Butner; two granddaughters, Amy (Jason) Michael and Lori (Marc) Davis; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Grace, Peyton, Trenton; three step-sons, Jeff (Rose) Dickherber, Alan (Jeannie) Dickherber, Ed Dickherber; step-grandchildren, Paul, Sarah, Jacob, Evan, Eric, Audrey, and Luke. He was preceded in death by his father, James D. Butner; mother, Harriet Butner; his first wife, June Butner; son, Douglas Butner; two sisters, Betty Zimmerman and Charlotte Butner. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Vistation for Mr. Butner will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home, 904 S. Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383. Funeral Service will be Friday, March, 20, 1:00 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home. Interment will be in New Florence City Cemetery, New Florence, Mo. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children Hospital or Shriners, in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Warrenton, MO 63383.

Published March 19, 2020