Bobby (Bob) Dallas Butler, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born on Tuesday, March 14, 1933 in Oak Grove, AR to LuVena Youngblood and Roscoe Butler.

Bob married the lifelong love of his life, Janice Marie Bowman on May 20, 1951 in Oak Grove, AR. He most recently and for many years, attended Miller Assembly of God Church. Bob took great joy in many different jobs over his lifetime, through retirement in 1999. He talked most about being a crop dusting pilot; delivering milk to homes; owning Butler Sandblasting, Painting, and Fiberglass; and owning and operating his over-the-road trucks. Bob loved sitting on his porch enjoying the cattle on his farm, playing the guitar and singing, and enjoying coffee with friends and strangers alike. He will be forever remembered for his humor, his matchless generosity, his faith in Jesus, his love for his wife, and for being the best daddy in the whole world. The lives he touched were countless, and he will be forever missed.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one beloved son Lloyd Butler, two brothers, one sister, two grandsons and one great-grandson.

He is survived by his wife Janice of Mt. Vernon, MO, three children who loved him so very much: Doug Butler of Greenfield, MO, Arthur Butler (wife Beth) of Springfield, MO and Nancy Barr (husband John) of Chesterfield, MO, two brothers, one sister, 13 blessed grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 12-1 PM Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802 with funeral services to follow at 1 PM. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Susanne Catholic Church Food Pantry, 700 W. Sloan, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com