Jerry Butler

Jerry O’Neal Butler, 70, of Madisonville, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was born June 18, 1955 in Hopkins County to the late James Butler and Patsy Weir Butler. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tyler Butler.
Jerry worked in HVAC and was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church. He loved being a papaw and enjoyed Kentucky basketball.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Nelson Butler of Madisonville; two sons, James Michael (Brittany) Butler and Trent Ryan (Jeana) Butler; sisters, Reba (Eddie) Tyson and Tracy (Jimmy) Kilventen; along with eight grandchildren, Weston, Ty, Ace, Bodhi, Christian, Addy, Ryli, Paxton, and Bryson.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Partin officiating. Burial will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jed Tyson, Jimmy Kilventen, Ed Gallegos, Steve Duncan, HB Nelson, and Weston Baker.