He attended school in Dermott, Arkansas. Jimmy accepted Christ and joined Oak Grove A.M.E.Zion Church in Selma, AR. Jimmy had a big heart. He loved helping people, as well as fishing, hunting, and watching westerns.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife Shirley Williams, two daughters, Casandra Gossit Ware (Bob Ware) of Tillar, Demetria Michelle Thomas of Alabama, and two stepchildren, Antranette Byrd, of North Little Rock, AR and Johnny Reed of Dermott, AR. Also mourning his passing are his precious grandchildren; his four sisters Eddie Mae Butler, Jewel (Willie) Taylor, Charledean (Frank) Daniels, Lexia (Curtis) Lucas; four brothers, J.B. (DeLois) Butler, Richard (Brenda) Barnes, Edward Butler, Joe Lewis Butler and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Jimmy also had two special in-laws Alice Ruth Brown and Olivia Brown that he loved to visit with.
Funeral service was 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Selma. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Sarah Jordan
Douglasville, GA Monday, April 9, 2018 Prayers and condolences for the familyPastor F. Dixon
Omaha, NE Friday, April 6, 2018 To the Family of Bro. Jimmy Ray Butler,To Deacon Eddie and Deaconess Charlesdean Daniel and the family of Bro. Jimmy Ray Butler. The word of God States in the book of Revelation 14:13 verse. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
We the Deacons and Deaconess of Prince of Peace Baptist Church of Omaha, NE extend our love and prayers to you during this time of bereavement. It is God who hears and understands and will comfort your mind, heart and soul during this time. In times to come may your heart and mind fine comfort in God: from I Thessalonians 4: 16-18. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Humbly Submitted,
Prince of Peace Baptist Church
Deacon John Tompkins Sr. Deacons
Deaconess Emma J. Brown
Chairman of Deaconess
Rev. Fred Dixon Jr, Pastor
Beatrice Harvest
McGehee, AR Thursday, April 5, 2018 Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Harvest, Rev. & Mrs. Tommie L. Hudspeth, Sr. and FamilyTo the Family of Jimmy R. Butler:
We offer our condolences to you . We have known Jimmy and the family for many years. May God strengthen you and give you Peace and Comfort. God Cares.
William e Camden & Sharron
Watson, AR Thursday, April 5, 2018 We are so sorry for your lost. We know him from the glove factory ,Wells Lamont.Lashonda R Gammel
Pine bluff, AR Thursday, April 5, 2018 Prayers from the GAMMEL & KEYS AND WHITAKER FAmilyShamar Woods
Chesterfield, MI Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Love you from your Niece.