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Shelby Butts

July 30, 1931 — December 11, 2010

Shelby Butts

Urbana- Shelby Howard Butts, 79, of Urbana passed away at 1:58 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Danville. He was born on July 30, 1931 in Champaign to Jack and Margaret Thompson Butts. He married Norma Jean Beasley in October 13, 1951 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are seven children Gregory Butts of Virginia, Karen Wade of Champaign, Brenda Butts of Urbana, Shelby (Debra) Butts, Jr. of Valejo, CA, Sheila Butts of Normal, Darryl (Debbie) Butts of Champaign, and Teresa (Vern) Sullivan of Urbana; daughter-in-law Cathy Butts of Urbana; two brothers Stanley Butts of Urbana and George Butts of Champaign; sister Ora Lee Caroll of Champaign; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons Maurice and Larry Butts, son-in-law Charles Wade, and sisters Mary Anna Kendricks and Pauleen Schula. Shelby served in the United States Air Force where he retired after over 22 years as a Master Sergeant. He displayed exemplary character and personality during his service and knew how to perform his job with excellence, earning him the accolades of his superiors. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Butts was intelligent, organized and had a good sense of humor. Among other things, he enjoyed bowling, fishing in North Dakota, playing cards, dominoes and keeping his yard immaculate and organized. A memorial service for Shelby Butts will be held at Stone Creek Church in Urbana at a later date. Pastor Gary Grogan will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville, at their on-site crematory. Burial will take place at Danville National Cemetery in Danville. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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