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1991 - 2012
 John A. Butcher II, 20, of Barboursville, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 5, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington after a courageous battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was born on October 11, 1991, in Huntington, the son of John and Rosetta Hill Butcher. John graduated from Cabell Midland High School where he excelled in art and music. He was a naturally gifted musician and loved to play and sing harmony with his twin brother and family. John was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Carmen Butcher; maternal grandfather, Harry Hill; and maternal great grandmother, Ruby Ward. He is survived by his devoted parents, John and Rosetta Butcher, his twin brother Joshua, his brother Joey James; and sisters, Joetta Dawn Hickey, Lisa Childress and Tammy Franklin; and maternal grandmother, Rose Hill and a special cousin, Cara Hill. John leaves behind countless family and friends. A celebration of Johns life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2012, at The Lighthouse Baptist Church, Milton, by Pastor Carl Merritt. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington or American Cancer Society. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Gail Vance
rogergailv@msn.com
Monday September 10, 2012 at
4:20 PM
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I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be.
Gail Vance, John & Joshua's preschool teacher.
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Tina Racer Bryant
hippiechik42@yahoo.com
Sunday September 9, 2012 at
9:05 PM
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My family and I send love to you all!! I'm so sorry for your loss and know that John is no longer in pain and can play his guitar to his heart's content. We love you all and wish you peace.
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Mr and Mrs. Phillip Griggs
Sunday September 9, 2012 at
12:59 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to your family.
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Anita Hill-Racer
Sunday September 9, 2012 at
10:48 AM
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Not that there are any words that can possibly heal your broken heart over the loss of your son, these words have given me comfort at many times over the years and I wish to share them with you. I pray Heavenly Father will give you and the whole family peace and comfort during this time and into the future.
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Love to all, Greg and Anita Hill-Racer
To John: Enjoy playing among the angels and to the many others who greeted you at the gates.
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Libby Surgoine Dingess
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
10:13 PM
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Rosetta and family I am so sorry to see where Little Johnny passed. Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. God knew it was time for him to rest. Praying you soon will find some comfort one day at a time. He will always be near you I truly believe. Give you wonderful mother my love . Love you girl.
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Clara Cremeans
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
9:37 PM
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John may you rest in peace. When we think of you, we will always remember those little league days. you was a great kid. For your family we are sorry for the lost. We know he will be missed. From the cremeans family,Randy,Clara, Randy jr., Amber, and Lindsey
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Gary and Vickie Linville and family
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
8:59 PM
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So very sorry to hear of your great loss. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
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Party Ball
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
5:01 PM
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Rosetta, John and family, We love all of you. So sorry that this has happened.
Love,
Patty, Mary Anna, David and Steven
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Jennifer Cabell-Witek
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
3:03 PM
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I feel so blessed to have known Lil Johnny!! His fight with cancer inspired me and countless others to want to be a better person! He will never be forgotten and my prayers are with the Butcher and Hill family during this heartbreaking time. I'm so thankful that he is safe in the arms of God ...
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Brenda Conrad
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
10:53 AM
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I did not know your son/brother but my daughter knew him from school.I am very sorry about your loss,I feel your pain i lost a sister after her five year battle with cancer.I am also a twin and don't know what i would do if something happened to her I thank God everyday for giving me a twin so sorry you had to lose your twin.Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless You
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Sharon Rooney
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
10:03 AM
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I am in shock, I cannot believe this.I am so sorry, I wish I knew what to say to take some of the pain away from you all, but all I can think of is 2 little redheads running around in the back yard in their diapers. They were the cutest little guys. Please know my prayers and thoughts will be with you all during this awful time.
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P.J. Hill Stratton
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
8:52 AM
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You will live on in our hearts forever...Love you Auntie P.J.
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george
Saturday September 8, 2012 at
12:54 AM
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Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star-shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die.
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Lori Kirwan
Friday September 7, 2012 at
5:27 PM
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Rosetta and Family I am sorry very sorry for
Your loss of John, Just want you all know your in my thoughts and prayers 3
Love Lori
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diana,angie,johndia,morgie,molleigh,&hunter
Friday September 7, 2012 at
3:29 PM
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vickie,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. we love you, we just lost another good "johnny".
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