Obituary of David C. Butler

THURMAN:  David C. Butler, Sr. went home to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at his home in Thurman.

 

Family left to remember him are his wife, Rebecca; daughters Lisa (Pat), Kim (Bill), Crystal (Kevin); son David Jr and 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, with one more expected in July.

 

He loved animals & the outdoors & long evenings filled with television, guitar playing & conversation.

He was genuinely interested in getting to know people & as a minister, sought to aid his community in whatever ways he could.

 

Dave fought a long & courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Our family cannot thank & praise CR Wood Cancer Center in GF, his oncologist, Dr. Charles Yun, all the nurses, lab workers, technicians, secretarial staff enough for their compassionate care during Dave’s journey. Also, his primary care team at HHHN, Janine Gadjo & staff.

 

Dave’s favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.”

 

We, as a family would like to share 2 Timothy 4: 7&8 – Paul’s words of hope –

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing”

 

“First Day in Heaven”

 

Waking up in my Savior’s embrace – to welcome me home

I’ve never had a hug so comforting & safe

There’s David & Moses & Abraham

Oh my – the mother-in-law!

I can walk upright without a hitch

Can breathe a full deep breath – no coughs

Able to eat a full meal – Oh the feast that is before me

And the coffee – pun intended – is Heavenly!

The horses I will ride – The steeds of God’s stable

Riding with Jesus – discussing His Word

So deep – yet so simple

The sharpness of the sword – The love of His living Word

This log cabin – way back in the woods

Yard filled with deer

A little green ranger

A trip around the loop

Alas as I wake, I know I must wait

I’m not done yet – more work to do

Until I AM calls me – to wake in my Savior’s embrace

I will carry on

 

I AM has called me home

I am finally free

I will see you all again

In eternity

                    - Written for my dad: By Lisa Mansfield

 

There will be no funeral per his request. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from Noon to 4pm at Dave’s home, 357 Bowen Hill Rd., Thurman, NY.

 

Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online condolences and guest book.