John T. Butler

John T. Butler, age eighty-one, of Middletown, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Kettering Main Hospital surrounded by family.

Born on December 7, 1944 in Corpus Christie, Texas to Marcelene and Ralph Butler, John grew up in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from Bowsher High School. He spent over thirty years working in telecommunications at Ohio Bell, AT&T, Lucent, and Avaya before retiring in 2001.

John was an active member and Master Mason with a Meritorious Service Award in the Jefferson Masonic Lodge #90 and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. He found great delight in cars and gardening, and his expertly prepared boiled dinners were always a hit at large gatherings. He was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Middletown and Christ the King Lutheran Church in West Chester.

John is survived by children, Karen (Rick) Durham, Kelly Gray, Dave (Emily) Butler and Jody (John) Stopher; grandchildren, Christopher (Mary) Durham, Anton Durham, Elizabeth (Sean) Despain, Anthony (Alexis) Despain, Gwendolyn, Claire and Sophia Butler; great-grandchildren, Gregory, Clement, Lucia and Irene Durham; siblings, Harley (Joan) Butler, Ramon (Paula) Butler and Mary Begley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marcelene Butler; brother-in-law, Don Begley; and his dearly beloved wife, Margaret Butler.

A remembrance of John’s life and service of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Spaulding Funeral Home 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, Ohio. Viewing will be from 11:00 to 12:45pm. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, followed by burial at Woodside Mausoleum at 2:00 pm. A time of fellowship from 3:00-6:00 pm will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church in Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Masonic Home, 2655 West National Road, Springfield, 45504.

Please visit SpauldingFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences for the family.