Chester F. Butler

Chester F. Butler, 93, of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

He was born February 1, 1929, in Bessville, Missouri, to Bill and Lillian Hamlyn Butler.  He and Betty Harris were married May 24, 1952, in Parma, Missouri.

Chester served honorably in the U.S. Army from September 5, 1946 to August 12, 1949.

Chester and Betty lived 45 years in St. Louis.  Chester was employed many years at Jakes-Evans Manufacturing and then worked several years as a custodian at Jennings Senior High School.  He and Betty retired to Jackson in 1987.

In earlier years, Chester was a Boy Scout Leader.  He especially enjoyed working puzzles, reading, deer hunting, bowling at Jackson Lanes, and watching Cardinal Baseball.

Chester and Betty attended Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson.

Loving survivors include his wife of 70 years, Betty Butler of Jackson; two children, Donna (Jim) Schrautemeier of O’Fallon, Missouri and Ricky Butler of Houston, Texas; a grandson, Tim (Carmen) Schrautemeier of Corvallis, Oregon; and two brothers, Billy Butler of DeRidder, Louisiana, and W. L. (Connie) Butler of Gilman City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by six adult siblings, his parents, and some infant siblings.

Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Shawnee Hill Baptist Church in Jackson.  Rev. Don Estes will conduct the funeral at 12 p.m., Wednesday, at the church.  A graveside service and military honors will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, at Dexter City Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Shawnee Hills Baptist Church.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center was entrusted with Chester’s arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Chester’s obituary page at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Shawnee Hills Baptist Church
1204 Brandom Street, Jackson MO 63755
Tel: 1-573-243-1078
Web: http://www.faithstreet.com/church/shawnee-hills-baptist-church-jackson-mo