Jessie Butler Jr.

Jessie Butler Jr, "Uncle Junior" 86, long time resident of Texas City, TX passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 6, 1936 to Jessie Butler Sr. and Dora Robins Butler in Midway, TX. Jessie was employed as an operator and supervisor by Monsanto Chemical Company before it was purchased by Sterling Chemical and retired from Sterling Chemical in February 1994. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He also served in the United States Air Force for four years, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1958. Jessie was active as a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver and volunteered several years with Habitat for Humanity. As a hunter, he traveled every year the first weekend of deer hunting season to Central, East, and West Texas to deer hunt. He was an avid gardener, growing many different vegetables and fruits for his family and the neighbors enjoyment. He walked almost every day with his favorite dog, Mott and was an avid bird watcher. He enjoyed the outdoors, barbequing, fishing, family reunions, and outings.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Edna Mae Connelly, Virglean Singelton, Katherine Britton, M.J. "Dusty" Butler, and Milton "Poke" Butler. He is survived by his four daughters, Prof. Anthea Butler, Stacy Butler-Johnson (Milton), Kamala Butler and Keitha Butler; former spouse Willa Butler; siblings, Daisy Jean Martin, David Butler, Debbie Love, La Toya Butler, Devon Butler, Elizabeth Simmonds, Kathy Spells, Corliss Spells, Kalvin Spells; aunt, Dorothy Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and devoted friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Chapel of Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX 77591. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:00am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Dr., La Marque, TX 77568. Interment will be private at Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.