Johnny Lee Butler

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June 14, 1945 - September 22, 2020

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Funeral services for Olive resident, Johnny Butler, were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Olive First Baptist Church with Rev. George Brock, III offciating. Interment followed in private burial grounds on their farm. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Michael’s Funeral Home of Drumright. Visit www.michaelsfuneralservices.com to express online condolences.

Johnny was born in the family home at Mannford, Oklahoma on June 14, 1945 to John Wesley Butler & Maebelle (Ivy) Butler. He passed from this life at his residence on September 19, 2020 at the age of 75 years, 3 months, & 5 days. Johnny was raised & educated in Prattville, Oklahoma. He grew up riding his bicycle all over, often to his favorite swimming hole down Coyote Trail. He graduated in 1963 from Charles Paige High School in Sand Springs, OK & on August 6, 1963 he married Brenda Sue Cobb & they raised 3 children. In 1974 they bought their current home, known as “The Forty”. They renovated an old farmhouse & moved their family from Keystone to their new home in 1975. Even though Johnny had worked for Sheffield Steel for 25 years, his favorite job was being a full-time Dad & Papa. He was known for how much he loved all of his kids and grandbabies. He would be seen at every one of his kids and grandkids activities, livestock shows, & ballgames. He was able to watch 3 generations of his kid’s play ball at Olive. He was also awarded an Honorary Degree from the Olive FFA Chapter. Johnny was preceded in death by his FATHER: J.W.Butler; SON: James Wesley Butler; Mother-In-Law: Almeta Welborn; Sister-In-Law: Sandra Butler; & Niece: Andrea Blocker.

He leaves behind his loving WIFE: Brenda Butler of the home; his MOTHER: Maebelle Butler of Sand Springs; CHILDREN: Tamra Conner & husband Tim of Illinois – Johnny Lee Butler, II & wife Hala of Tennessee – DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: Teresa Butler of Olive- SON of his Heart: Juanjo Urdaniz & wife Sonia of Spain; SON-IN-LAW: David Davis of Olive; GRANDCHILDREN: Justine & Stephanie Davis – Jessica and Coy White – Kayla & Daniel Seawell – Augustus James & Brittany Butler – Shelby Butler & fiancé Wesley Tyre – GRANDSON of his heart: Iker Urdaniz – GRANDDAUGHTER of his heart: Alicia Urdaniz; GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Kaidon – Lane – Levi – Coltn – Gage - & Emerie; SISTERS: Jewel Butler of Sand Springs; plus NUMEROUS other relatives and friends.