AKRON – George Earl Butler, 68, of Akron, died at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2012, in his residence. He was born May 18, 1944, in Aurora, Mo., to Millard and Ilie Dillion Butler. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years and later was a truck driver. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343, Rochester. Surviving are a son, Kevin (and spouse Teri) Butler, Peru; a grandson; a sister, Ruby (and spouse Charles) Cantrell, Ridgedale, Mo. He was preceded in death by a brother. Military rites will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at VFW Post 1343, Rochester. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to The Families of Fallen Soldiers. Condolence may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
