Jim H Butler

Jim H. Butler, age 67, resident of Orange Grove passed away January 31, 2012 at home.
Jim was born and raised in Gholson, MS. He married Mevinee Rebecca Butler in Mobile, AL on March 4, 1967. He was a two sport athlete, a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, and loved his animals. Jim was the district manager for Life of Georgia Insurance Company for many years. His hobbies included painting, animals, fishing, playing golf, and spending time with his grandkids. He was also an avid Braves, Saints, and Southern Miss football fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mevinee Rebecca Butler; son, William ""David"" Butler; and parents, H.H. ""Hub"" and Christine Butler.
Survivors include his son, Wayne Butler and wife Amy M. Butler of Birmingham; brothers, Jerry Butler and wife, Gayle of Meridian and Ray Butler and wife, Brenda of Shuqualak, MS; grandchildren, Dylan Edward Butler, Rebecca Nancy Butler, Emily-Marie Persons ""Perky"" Butler, and William David Butler, II; and his faithful dog, Mitsy.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, February 3, 2012 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm, with a visitation one hour prior, at Butler Pentecostal Church in Gholston, MS. Burial will follow services at Butler Cemetery in Gholston, MS.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his son David's honor to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.