Joe Butler Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joe Butler (Danville, Illinois), who passed away on November 28, 2025 at the age of 70. 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 parent Claude "Buster" Butler; his wife Marva Jean Beasley; his stepfather Homer Harmon; his brothers, James and Steven; his mother-in-law Marva Louise Tools; his brother-in-law Rickie Bankhead; and his nephew Kevin Lucas.
He is survived by: his children, Katris Shawntai, Katasha Sherrie and Lejas Keyon; his granddaughters, Anija Shamori Monie, Jalaya Sierra and Peyton Jaselle; his son-in-law Kehinde Sheyindemi (KD); his siblings, Clyde Butler (Brenda), Robert Butler, Sr., Jesse Butler, Roy Butler, Derrick Butler, Bobby Buford (Stephanie), Lucille Butler, Mary Flaggs, Bobbie Brown (Raymond), Gloria Johnson (William), Brenda Severado (Yaser), Ora Reaves, Geneva Jones and Demetria Perez (Manolito); his uncles, Jewel Lucas and Joe Lucas; his nieces, I'eshia (Kazeem), Rykeshia, Queshia (RaSean), Erica, Asia, Kesha and Janelle; and his close friends, Douglas Pearson and Keith Groves, Sr.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Viewing was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Leek & Sons Funeral Home (304 E Williams St, Danville, IL 61832). Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the New Life Church of Faith (1419 N Bowman Ave, Danville, IL 61832). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
