Alvin Butcher Jr

ALVIN MILTON BUTCHER
Our wonderful father, grandfather, and friend, Alvin M. Butcher, Jr., 90, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later time. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery.
Al was born September 6, 1923 in California, MO to Alvin Milton Butcher, Sr. and Margaret Salina (Brady). They later moved to Independence where he graduated from William Chrisman High School. It was there he met his sweetheart Esther Bernice Kramer. They married February 21, 1942 and together raised two children, Janis and Mark. Al proudly served in the Air Force during World War II in the 96th Transport Squadron in the India-Burma Theatre. He worked at the Kohler Co., Owens Electric, and Pincor; later, starting his own business, Factory Sales Inc. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #76, Ararat Temple, and the Shriners of KCMO, and he participated in the American Legion and VFW. He is remembered by family as giving, caring, and helpful. Al was especially funny, always playing jokes on his family and buddies. Al’s favorite hobby was fishing and will be remembered for his famous fried crappie.
He is survived by daughter, Janis Kaye Nelson of Lee’s Summit, MO; granddaughter, Kimberly Nelson Hall and husband Parker of Columbia, MO; granddaughter, Marci Nelson Foucault and husband Benoit of Toulouse, France; six great grandchildren, Marc, Paul, Julien, Alexander, Grace, and Brody. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Steven Butcher; granddaughter, Holly Kristine Butcher; and his beloved wife, Esther. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com . In Lieu of flowers, Al wanted contributions made to St. Jude’s Hospital. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)