Michael Allen Butler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Allen Butler, age 64, of Piney Flats, Tenn., passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at his home. He was born March 8, 1955 in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of Jackie Butler and the late Lona Morgan. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Butler. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner of Paradise Productions Entertainment in Piney Flats, Tenn. and was an OTR driver for several years. He loved music, singing, fishing and gardening. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Diane Butler; daughter, April Zobel and husband Steve; sisters, Susan Barber and husband Robert and Elaine Hellard; and several granddogs, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Friday, February 14, 2020 at South Holston Ruritan Community Center, 415 Meadow Creek Road, Bristol, Tenn. Directions to South Holston Ruritan: I-81 take exit 69 toward 394/Bristol/Blountville Right onto Highway 394 (TN 394 E). Turn right onto Highway 421. Turn right onto Emmett Road. (Sign will have TVA South Holston Dam). Turn Left onto Meadow Creek Road. Ruritan will be on the left. In lieu of flowers, those attending are invited to bring a covered dish and share a meal and good memories. Feel free to bring photos or mementos to share. Arrangements especially for Michael and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.

Michael Allen Butler

March 8, 1955 - February 7, 2020