Jim Butcher Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jim Butcher of Bel Air, Maryland, departing on January 19, 2026 at the age of 81. Jim leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. James Russell Butcher, Sr. and Hazel Butcher (Jones). He is survived by: his wife Jeanne D. Butcher (Dresher); his daughters, Amy Butcher Parker (Craig) and Susan Butcher Roarty (Danny); his grandchildren, Millie Parker, Holden Parker, Ginger Roarty, Gus Parker, Sarajane Roarty, Clementine Parker and Wynne Roarty; and his sisters, Janice Sedaka, Lois Butcher (Bruce) and Becca Jones. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following charities in Jim Butcher's name: The Jim and Jeanne Butcher Family Fund for Harford County, held at the Community Foundation of Harford County, which was established to support Harford County residents in perpetuity. Checks should be made payable to "Community Foundation of Harford County" with "Jim and Jeanne Butcher Family Fund for Harford County" written in the memo line.