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Frank Eugene Butler of Bement

Frank Eugene Butler, 62, of Bement, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born on November 4, 1951 in Hannibal, MO the son of Jasper Franklin and Dorothy Elaine (Terry) Butler.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Amy McDermith, James Kahluas McDermith, and Wesley Aaron McDermith all of home, Catherine Elaine (Jason) Jacobs of Perryville, IN, Douglas Franklin (Mary) Butler of Washington, IL, Frances Kathleen Butler of Mattoon, IL, grandchildren; Jessica, Brett, Taylor, Zoe, and Emma, a brother; James Wesley (Sheryl) Butler of Bement, sisters; Sharon (Garry) Adams of Branson, MO, Donna (Bill) Wilson of Fulton, MO, and Lisa (Bill) Hosenfelt of Calwood, MO., along with longtime friends Bob Anderson, Tom Walters, and Jerry Peters. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, 2 nephews, 1 great niece, and several aunts and uncles.

Frank was self-employed. Frank was a member of the Sadorus Sportsmen Club and he enjoyed golfing, racing, playing pool, photography, family time and spending time with his children.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Bement United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Unger officiating. Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Frank Butler family.