Mr Tommy Lee Butler, Sr

May 17, 1949 - February 22, 2016

Mr. Tommy Lee Butler, Sr. was born to Lonnie and Ethel Mae (Coleman) Butler on May 17, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois. He was the fourth of six children. He passed on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Rush Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Josie Smith and Olivia Butler, and brother Gene Alvin Butler. He married Judith Bush on April 3, 2004. Tommy attended Manual High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He worked for Caterpillar and Peoria Park District. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria. He currently attended Valley Kingdom Ministries International in Oak Forrest, Illinois. Tommy was a very serious person who loved his wife and family. He was a man of integrity. He loved to work with his hands. He liked race cars and enjoyed fishing. After his passing Tommy was able to help 25 persons through tissue donation performed by Gift of Hope. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Judith Bush-Butler; Son, Tommy, Jr. of Detroit, MI; Daughters Nicole Butler of Pittsburg, PA; Tiffiany Ashby of Denver, CO.; Laquania (Peter) Davis of Chicago, IL, Brothers Henry (Linda) Butler and Lonnie Butler, Jr. both of Peoria., Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A home-going celebration will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion M.B. Church with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Alphonzo Lyons will officiate. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements. Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com