Grover Cleveland “Buddy” Butler, III, 52 of St. Cloud, FL passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at King’s Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, KY. Buddy was born April 23, 1964 in Pikeville, KY to Gwenda McCarty Butler of Olive Hill, KY and the late Grover Cleveland Butler, Jr. Besides his mother, Buddy is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Hannon Butler of St. Cloud, FL and two sons, Aaron Butler of Olive Hill, KY and Brandon Butler of St. Cloud, FL. Buddy is also survived by one sister, Pamela Lovett of Olive Hill, KY. Visitation will be from 6-9PM Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Hylton Freewill Baptist Church, Ashcamp, KY with a service at 7PM. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1PM from the church with Van Swindall & Bobby Day officiating. Burial will follow at the McCarty Cemetery, Ashcamp, KY.
Buddy was my assistant when I was Circulation Manager at the Kissimmee FL Shopper and News-Gazette. He was a great asset to me and the paper. Everybody liked Buddy.
If I could only use one word to describe Buddy, it would be DEPENDABLE.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Dear Jackie and Family,
I cannot imagine the pain and anguish you are experiencing at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that I am with you in spirit.
May you find the strength you need as God guides your path in the coming days.
Love you,
Marlene Knaub
Buddy was a true Kentuckian. A great man with a heart of gold. It was so helpful having someone around that was brought up with like values . The old saying is you can take the man or woman out of Kentucky, but you can’t take Kentucky out of them. Buddy will surely be missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
Prayers to your entire family
Norma Evans-OConnor
Sorry for your loss,Prayers for the family.
I remember Buddy from going to school at Sycamore and playing baseball. We all had fun together back then. I do not know why such fine young men are called away so soon because the world really needs them. My sincere condolence to his family.
So sorry. Prayers for his family. He was always smiling, always friendly, always helpful, and you could tell he really cared. He truly had a real heart. A wonderful man who left his mark in the hearts of many. I was so sorry to hear this.
I work with Buddy as a teacher at Harmony High school. He was an amazing man, sending prayer to his family and friends.
Jackie,
Even though we are miles apart, your whole Osceola family is with you in spirit. We send continued love and prayers to you and your family. Buddy was a great man and he will not be soon forgotten.
Love, Timi
Mr. Butler the Carpenter family will never forget you, Mr. Butler you were the best there was. We are thankful that we had the privilege of knowing you and Jackie through Arya and of course HHS. Our deepest condolences to Jackie and Aron and Brandon and the rest of the family. My heart breaks for all of you especially Arya. Always in our hearts and prayers.
Ashmoon, Michael, Shawn, Elle & Shadow and Freckles
Dear Jackie, sorry for your loss; your family is in my prayers.
I remember working with Buddy and you at Narcoossee Community School from 2002-2004. It was a great pleasure to work with you both. Great guy, so humble, and nice.
Buddy Butler gave me the opportunity to teach high school English at Harmony High School and even hired me back after I went back to my home state for a year. He was the dearest, kindest man, and our hearts will remember him always. Prayers and thoughts to the Butler family during this devastating time.