Kenneth Wayne Butler

Kenneth Wayne Butler, 61, of Owensboro Kentucky passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 25, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents Fieldon and Martha Butler of Hawesville and one brother Charles Butler of Madisonville.

He is survived by Carolyn (Caroline) Butler, his beloved wife and companion, of 17 years. He is also survived by his Stepsons John W. Howes of Staffordsville, KY, and Ronald E. Howes of Newton, Al., Stepdaughter, Sherry Lynn Howes of Owensboro, Ky., Granddaughters, Ashley M. Howes of Stanton, Ky., Kayla M. Howes of Owensboro, Ky., and Taylor N. Howes of Newton, Al., Sisters Betty Butler Sturgeon and Malinda Butler Dalton of Owensboro, Ky., Brother, Billy Stephen Butler (Regina) of Owensboro, Ky., and Sister-In-Law, Gloria Butler of Owensboro, Ky. Kenny has 16 nieces and nephew and 24 great nieces and nephews.

Kenny served his country in the Kentucky National Guard and was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel. He was a Millwright for 36 years with Local 1080 in Owensboro.

How do you take a piece of paper and sum up a life that touched so many with his love and kindness. It is difficult to describe the twinkle in his brown eyes when he played a loving prank on his Granddaughters. Kenny delighted in hearing their squeals and giggles when he said silly things or played a practical joke. Very few men would take the hours and days to grow a Candy garden to delight and excite a four year old. Kenny did! His eyes sparkled when she ran out each day to see how much candy she had grown. He shared love with all children. He stepped in to help raise nieces and nephews when times were tough. He taught ABCs and gave guidance with a firm but generous hand. He lived a Christian life and was proud of his faith. He gained strength from reading the bible daily.

When people thought of Kenny Butler they always said his name followed by a smile. He was a loving and giving husband, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. He and his beloved wife, Caroline, spent countless hours going to auctions seeking out one more home to renovate. He had a enthusiasm for remodeling homes that was surpassed by few. He took pride in renewing an old house transforming it until it took on life and became a home. That strong love carried over into the pride he had in his family. Always there to lend a hand when a project went wrong or do a new project himself. If Kenny took a step he was followed closely by his companion and brother Billy. They were twins that were born a few years apart but connected at the heart. His sisters, Betty and Malinda, kept him under their loving wings throughout his life; he will always be their baby. Kenny shared a unique love for his small black poodle, Pepper. She was cherished by Kenny from the first nuzzle of her warm black nose.

It is best said by the lyrics of a song, He couldve missed the pain but he wouldve missed the dance and Kenny was the heart and life of this dance.

Funeral services are 1 P.M. Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 P.M. on Friday and after 9 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Christmas Wish or the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.