Michal Dale Butler, 72, of Collinsville, Texas was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, August 7, 2020.
Mike was born on May 15, 1948 in Colorado City, Texas to Leslie Gerald (LG) and Hazel (Anita) Tankersley Butler. He married Cynthia Maples on June 23, 1972 in Denver City, Texas. Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church of Collinsville, a Vietnam Vet and a Navy Seabee. He retired from Grayson County Precinct 3 as a heavy equipment operator and foreman. Mike enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows. He collected Hot Wheels and loved working and being outdoors. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports. Mike was a loving family man; he loved all kids and his dog Maggie.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cynthia Butler of Collinsville; son Michael Brant Butler and wife, Alison of Katy, TX; daughter, Brandi Cantrell of Grapevine, TX; grandchildren, Michael Ty Cantrell, Claire, Cale, Chloe and Cassidy Butler; brother, Reidge Butler of Brownfield, TX; sister, Sue Cothern of Denver City, TX; and sister, Shirley Cross of Big Springs, TX; as well as numerous nieces and a nephew.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, LG and Anita Butler.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro. The family will have a Memorial Service honoring Mike at 10:00 AM on Tuesday,
Tom and I are very loss for your loss. He loved his family and grandchildren so much.
We are very sorry for your loss. he will be missed by his family and grandchildren and friends.
Cindy & Family,
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Prayers for all of you.
May God surround you with his loving arms.
Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayers.
Deepest sympathy.
Brant and Brandi I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers! Your dad was always such a nice man and left a great legacy!
Thank you so much for the sweet message. Praying for your family today!
Prayers
Cindy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We cherish the conversations and time spent together. Sending prayers and love. Dennis and Angela Walston
Thank you so much for your kind words.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I appreciate Mike’s,service to the citizens of Grayson County.
Thank you for the kind message.
Buck and I want to extend our love and prayers for you all. I can only think of Mike smiling. I so regret that I didn’t get that veteran’s interview that I talked to him about the last time I saw him at the Peanut Festival. I bet he had stories to tell of his service to our country. I will be thinking of you all Tuesday, but will not be able to come and hug you in person. Love to all. Buck & Zetta
Thank you so much for your kind words. He did have a lot of stories to tell. We appreciate all the prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. He was a good friend, good guy, and helped us a great deal over the years. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Thank you so much for your kind message.
We are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. Mike was on of the good guys. He will be greatly missed.
Cindy and family, I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know that the loss is great but know the blessing that his pain is no longer.
Thank you so much for your sweet message.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This community will miss him dearly.
I will miss his wave from the lawn mower when I turn that corner.
Thank you so much for your sweet message.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers at this time for you Cindy, the children and grandchildren. You guys have always been there for so many and please know that you are loved and in our prayers.