Clifford Wade "Bud" Butler

Clifford Wade "Bud" Butler, 83, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 in Mangum, OK, after a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 26, 1936 in Asher, OK to Jessie Jewel (Hooper) and Ray Clifton Butler. He married Rheda June Pendleton on January 7, 1957 in Ada, Ok. She preceded him in death on January 27, 2017. Bud was an avid fisherman and a fantastic cook, hosting numerous cookouts. Bud loved the Lord and was a member of the New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in Cordell. He and Rheda were very active in church, where they cooked for the church every Wednesday night until failing health prevented them from doing everything they wanted to. He worked many years as a veterinarian assistant in Cordell, OK and worked with area youth groups at stock shows. Bud never met a stranger and they would always part ways as friends. His greatest joy in life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by:His son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Ginger Butler, Cordell, OKHis daughter and son-in-law: Candy and Shawn Johnson, Mangum, OKHis grandchildren: Danielle and Bill Lavoie, Amanda Johnson, Blaire and Raleigh Wall, Blake ButlerGreat-Grandchildren: Brennan Butler, Cameron Butler, Easton Wall, Jaci Wall, Myrah LavoieHis sister: Shirley Stubbs, Mtn. View, OKHis brothers and their wives: Orvel and Doris Butler, Mtn. View, OK Leo and Mary Butler, Carnegie, OK Ronnie and LaDonna Butler, Carnegie, OKHis extended family: Levoy and Sheila Ringo, Dill City, OK, Landon Ringo, Dill City, OK, Michael and Devon Bonewitz, Blair, OK and Maybalee Bonewitz, Blair, OK.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rheda, his brother, Frank Butler and his sister, Bonnie Mandrell, grandchildren; Brianna Butler and four Angel BabiesFuneral Services: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 New Beginnings Assembly of God Church 1221 E. 14th St., Cordell, OKOfficiating: Shawn Johnson and Levoy Ringo and Mike SoutherlandInterment: Odessa Cemetery, Gotebo, OKVisitation in Cordell at the New Beginnings Assembly of God Church will be from 10:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M., on Wednesday, September 25, 2019Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OK.Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

Clifford Wade "Bud" Butler

June 26, 1936 - September 20, 2019

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