Raymond E Butler

Long time Connersville resident Raymond Edgar Butler 88, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana. Raymond was born to Edgar and Lillie Wisler Butler on August 26, 1932, in Portageville, Missouri. He attended the local area schools until moving to Connersville in 1948. In 1951, Raymond was married to Velma Jean Hisle. Raymond started working for Design and Manufacturing on September 17, 1942 and retired after many years of service on September 12, 1990. Raymond enjoyed sitting on his front porch and spending time with his family. He loved to work on cars with his grandchildren and enjoyed a good cup of coffee with his friends at McDonald’s. Raymond had attended Calvary Baptist Church and Community Gospel Church. Raymond is survived by his two daughters: Sheryl Conner of Dublin Indiana; Raye Jean Butler of Connersville; his son: Edward Lee Butler of Connersville; his sister: Mary M. Lane of Florida; his brother: Shilly “Red” Butler of Ohio; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Velma Jean Butler who died on January 4, 1995, his sons: Ronald Ray Butler and Billy Joe Butler; his daughter: Stacy Renee Butler; his brothers: Lloyd Butler and Faye Butler; his sisters: Shelly Bell, Erica Jo Glozer; Della Hensley; Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville, with Pastor Richie Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Dale Cemetery; Section L. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Children’s Hospital, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Higher Praise Worship Center.