Ernest Butler

November 18, 1950 - August 25, 2020

Ernest Butler, 69, of Tamms, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2020. Ernest was born November 18, 1950 to Ernest and Lena (Sharp) Butler, in Cairo, Illinois. He was a faithful saint, deacon, and board member of First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau for over 15 years. He is survived by his first and only love, Anna Marie Butler, his wife of 51 years, whom he married August 18, 1969. His children include Tommy (Michelle) Butler, Lisa Keppner, and Rev. Stephen (Salina) Butler. Ernest has 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren whom he adored, his brother, Ronnie (Cindy) Butler of Cedar Hills, Missouri and sister, Shirley Dixon of Madison, Illinois He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ernest Butler, Jr., five sisters, and two brothers. Celebration of the life of Ernest Butler, hosted by his family, will be Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau with Rev. Stephen R. Butler and Pastor Darrell E. Faire officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church Building Fund.