Jerry Dale ‘J.D.’ Butler

Obituaries

February 14, 2024

1961 – Jan. 31, 2024

Jerry Dale “J.D.” Butler, 62, died on Jan. 31, 2024. He and his dog “Runt” rode the Ghost Ship to join his savior.

He was born in Stockton, Calif. in 1961 to Betty and Ray Butler.

Cremation is under the direction of Lescher- Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. No formal service is planned at this time.

His greatest joy was his daughter, Raylene and son, Jeremy.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; daughter, Raylene; son, Jeremy; mother, Betty (Lofton) Butler; sisters, Kim Paulson (and Steve) of Emerado, N.D., Cindy Butler and (Larry) of Vian, and Cheryl Butler of Brackettville, Texas; brother, Danny “D.J.” Butler (and Nikki) of Vian; and many other friends and family.

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