Mr. James "Jim" Russell Butler

May 27, 1947 - November 5, 2016

James "Jim" Russell Butler passed away on November 5, 2016 at the age of 69. He is survived by one sister, Velma Butler of Heber Springs, AR, five brothers, Virgil Butler of Portland, OR, Billy "Lucky" Butler of Drasco, AR, Darrell "Junior" Butler of Searcy, AR, Dale Easter of Harrisburg, AR and Bill Easter of Heber Springs, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Jewell Butler. Jim, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, served in the United States Army Specialist Six from September 1966 to September 1970. Jim worked for Peifer Construction for over 24 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jim cherished his loyal 30 year friendship with Bobby Peifer and wife Janis. Jim never had kids of his own yet he adored the Peifer's grandchildren; Kiley Lovell of Harrisburg, AR, Alyssa Thorn, Jacob Thorn, & Kayson Thorn of Paducah, KY. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.