Wayne Lee Butler

Wayne Lee Butler, 83 of Dongola, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO with his loving family at his bedside. He was born on September 28, 1937 in Ullin, the son of Elmer and Ethel (Engleman) Butler. He married Mary Jo Christian Hight on January 31, 1975 in Vienna. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jo Butler of Dongola; his daughters, Regina (Daniel) Osman of Anna and Glenna (Kerry) Miller of Dongola; his grandchildren, Joshua (Kelly) Osman of Fort Mill, SC, Liza Osman of Anna, Simon (Erin) Miller of Olive Branch, Erin Miller of Dongola, Sarah (Eric) Stanley of Anna; great-grandchildren, Kiley, Megan, Tyler, Jackson, Noah, Evanne, Tillie, Holden, Kaden, Aubrey and Benjamin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jesse, Gene and Ed Butler and two sisters, Marietta Yakstis and Elsie Butler. Wayne was a retired farmer and a talented mechanic. He loved to collect and restore cars. For many years, he and Mary Jo rode their Harley Davidson, enjoying numerous road trips. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Perks. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all that knew him, a loving husband, father and papa who will be missed more than words can convey. Funeral services for Wayne Lee Butler will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Pete Vinson officiating. Interment will follow at the Dongola American Legion Cemetery in Dongola. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.