Donald Butts

Danville – Donald C. Butts, 96, passed away at home on December 12, 2020.

He was born in Danville on September 21, 1924 to Purcell H. and Rosena (Weber) Butts. He was a graduate of Danville High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was married to Janet Ann Blackford on September 28, 1948 in St. Vincent Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon. Don was a member of St. Luke in Danville, and also the Knights of Columbus Council 910. He was a farmer, and enjoyed mechanics, gardening, and woodworking, and made many charitable contributions of his woodwork over the years.

Don is survived by his children, Michael (Anna) Butts of Apple Creek, Paul (Jane) Butts of Danville, Daniel (Keitha) Butts of Danville, Marilyn Motz of Loudonville, Elaine Butts of Loundonville, Theresa Crow of Danville, Angela (David) Messerly of Mount Vernon, James (Darlene) Butts of Danville, Ellen Tomes of Loudonville, Kenneth (Deborah) Butts of Wellsville, and Andrew Butts of Loudonville, many grandchildren and great grandchildren,  son-in-law, Marvin Smith, and sister, Marie (Ken) Smith of Millersburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Janet, daughter, Vivian “Bev” Smith, grandsons, Jason and Adam Butts, a sister, Doris Christopher, and brothers, Roberts, Richard, and Louis Butts.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, at the St. Luke Catholic Church in Danville, where a private Mass for family will be held at 11:00 due to seating restrictions. The Celebrant will be Father Homer Blubaugh, assisted by Father Daniel Olvera. All are invited to the committal following at St. Luke Cemetery, and the service will be available to view at fischerfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank Interim Hospice for their care. Memorial donations are suggested to the St. Luke church, PO Box P Danville, 43014, or to the Eternal Word Television Network ewtn.com. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements.