Willie James Butler Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 3, 2026, at the age of 68, Willie James Butler (Searcy, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father McKenzie Butler; and his brother Marvin Butler. He is survived by: his wife Josephine Butler (Janie); his mother Louise Butler-Scott of Inwood, NY; his siblings, Robert Butler (Crystal) of Queens, NY, Eddie Cross (Rosa) of Inwood, NY and Brindy Charles (Reginald) of Jackson, TN; his siblings-in-law, Sue Ellen Brown (Danny) of Searcy, AR, Linda English (Lazaro) of Marianna, AR, W. L. Dicus (Lisa) of McCrory, AR, Donnie Dicus (Zenobra) of McCrory, AR, Tommy Dicus (Rena) of Augusta, GA and Larry Dicus of South Dakota; his aunt Ethal Green (Chester) of Augusta, AR; and his uncle Elbert Johnson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.