Chad Russell Butts Obituary

We bid farewell to Chad Russell Butts of Francisco, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 26, 2025 at the age of 62. Chad touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Russell Butts; his birth mother Paulette Turpin Salamie; his sister Keagan Butts; his sister-in-law Penny Johnson; his parents-in-law, George and Martha Johnson; and his grandparents, Pauline Turpin Berliene, Joe McEllhiney, Charles and Eleanor Clemens.

He is survived by: his wife Gerna Butts (Johnson) of Francisco; his sons, Kyle Butts (Cheyanna) of Pike County and Joe Butts of Francisco; his grandsons, Beau and Lee Butts; his mother Carolyn Butts of Princeton; his siblings, Lynn Barrett (Jeff), Kathleen Johnson (Dave), Rusty Butts, Clint Butts (Michele), Kiko Salamie and Eric Salamie (Amy); his brother-in-law Bill Johnson; his niece Brittany Johnson (Grant Wessley); his cousin Jana Whitehead; and his friend Gracie Bailey. He is also survived by other nieces and nephews.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to Gerna Butts for expenses.