Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011, in First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Jerry Lane, pastor of First United Methodist Church of White Deer, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Jim was born October 28, 1926, in Amarillo to John Luther and Rachel Roberts Butler. He joined the Navy when he was 17 years old during WW II and was stationed in the Philippine Islands where he flew with the Army Air Corps. After being honorably discharged, he attended college and earned an Associate’s Degree. He earned an Aviation License and maintained his license until his death. He had a lifelong love of flying. He lived most of his life in Clarendon until moving to Corpus Christi about 27 years ago. Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge as well as the National Rifle Association. He also had a love of cars and racing. Jim raced dwarf cars where he was rookie of the year even though he was the oldest driver on the circuit at age 79. He enjoyed cooking and even won the annual chili cook-off in Corpus Christi in 2010 and 2011. While living in Clarendon, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John Bob Butler.
Survivors include his sons, Randy Stone of Dallas and David Butler of Corpus Christi; daughter, Rhonda Wilson of San Antonio; sister, Marilyn Gilger of Perryton; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
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