Bobby Lowell Butler

Submitted by: Sue Hearon

Bobby Lowell Butler, 49, of Panama, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in Paris, Ark. He was born Dec. 22, 1952 in Spiro. He was a roughneck for Thornton Drilling and worked in the petroleum industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Panama and formerly served in the Army National Guard, Poteau unit.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Butler; three brothers, Benton, Charles and Reuben Butler.

Survivors include two sons, Brandon Butler and Brent Butler, both of Panama; one grandson, Eugene Butler of Panama; his mother, Sylvia Russell of Panama; two sisters, Lois Berg of Mena and Mary Plummer of Poteau; five brothers, John Butler and J.C. Ahart, both of Buckner, Mo., Steven Butler of Kansas City, Mo., James Butler and Joe Butler, both of Fort Smith; friends, Annette, Bonnie and Amanda Stone of the home; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at First Baptist Church of Panama with the Rev. Scott Lester officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Pallbearers will be Al Monks, Rick Hall, Cecil Lovell, Larry Lovell, Timmy Watts and Vonnie Miller.