Lonnie James Butler was born on July 29, 1962 to the union of     Milton and Earnestine Butler in Crandall, Texas.

Lonnie accepted Christ at an early age but rededicated his life to Christ in 2006 at St. Mary Church of God in Christ. He graduated from Crandall High School in 1980. After graduation he enlisted into the United States Army, where he served from 1981-1986. Lonnie   received a college degree in Business

Administration from Henderson County Junior College after  serving his country.

Lonnie met the love of his life and long time companion,   Cherald Butler. Their union was blessed by God June 2, 2006.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his father, Milton Butler, Sr., siblings, Gloria White, Thelma Clerkley, Mildred Sanders, and      Kenneth Butler.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife,  Cherald    Butler, loving mother, Earnestine Butler; children, Nykedra Butler, Keleion Scott (Amanda), Keiondrick Scott, Lauren Massey, Brandon Hall, Keymond Butler, Sophia Butler, Angel Butler-Lucas (Henry), Keenan Butler, Alisa Butler; brothers, Milton Butler, Jr., Raymond Butler (Debra), Billy Lock (Pearlie), Louis Butler, Sr. (Ruby), Willie Butler (Irma), Stanley Butler (Ameka) and Rickey Lock; sisters, Josephine Hilburn, Christine Bush, Annie Offord; God-children, De'Amber Hall, Marrisol Moreno, Khaleel Godboldo, 9 grandchildren, 3 aunts, 1 uncle & a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, & friends.