James J. "Jim" Butcher, 88, of Alton, Missouri, formerly of Fillmore, IL, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in Alton, MO.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11:00am * before service, Wednesday, January 11, 1917 at the Funeral Home.

He was born, July 3, 1928, in Mt. Holly, AR, the son of Oscar H. & Fannie M. (Estes) Butcher. Married Bernadia A. "Bernie" Roe, December 24, 1953, Big Lake, TX. She passed away January 12, 2013. He was a retired Drilling Supervisor for Chesney Drilling Co. and World War II Army Veteran.

He is survived by: Step-Son - Leon M. Blunt & Yvonne, Alton, MO;
Sister - Mary West & Bob, Windfield, LA; Grandchildren - Jake Sibley & Cherline, Ogden, UT, Jeramie Rodrigues, Fresno, CA, Jason Rodrigues & Lisa, Harpers Ferry, WV, Jennette Rodrigues, La Quinta, CA.; Great Grandchildren; Hayley Rodrigues, Martinsburg, WV and Danica Rodrigues, Harpers Ferry, WV.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, Son - Kelly Butcher, Brother - Roger Butcher, Sisters - Irmarie Huth and Deann Crooks.

Visitation

JAN 11. 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Miller Funeral Homes - Vandalia

831 N. Fifth St.

Vandalia, IL, 62471

[emailprotected]

http://www.millerfh.net/

JAN 11. 11:00 AM

Miller Funeral Homes - Vandalia

831 N. Fifth St.

Vandalia, IL, 62471

[emailprotected]

http://www.millerfh.net/

JAN 11

Fairlawn Cemetery

727 S 6th St

Vandalia, IL