Richard Butterfield Sr

May 3, 1948 ~ January 31, 2017
Richard Leonard Butterfield Sr. was born May 3, 1948 in Smackover, Arkansas. He served in the United States Army as a Private First Class E3, serving as a Light VehicleDriver and Chef in the officers mess. He received 2 service medals, National Defense Service Medal, and a Transportation Medal. Richard was a truck driver by trade. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, classic cars, and all family activities. Richard was loved by everyone. He was a man of faith who accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. Richard's desire was to touch hearts and change lives. He will be missed greatly.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Louise Butterfield in 2002; and his sister,Linda Carol Butterfield-Graddis in 1980.
Richard was survived by two sons and a daughter, Richard Leonard Butterfield Jr. and wife, April, Michael Elem Butterfield and wife, Athena, and Margie Marie Butterfield Lorance and husband, John; grandchildren, Justin Butterfield, Jamie Butterfield, Randall Butterfield, Alex Runyon, MacKenzie Runyon, Christian Butterfield, Cody Butterfield, Cory Butterfield, Michaela Butterfield, Fawn Velvet Lorance, Julia Eve Lorance, Christopher Dean Cato, Michael Joseph Lorance and grandchildrens spouses, Kyra and Rebecca Butterfield; four great grandkids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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