VILLA GROVE -- Teddy Ray (Ted) Butler, 68 of Villa Grove (formerly of Mattoon) died Friday, June 29th at his home. Ted was born August 14, 1949 in Mattoon, IL the son of June E. and Thelma Eleanora (Beck) Butler. He married Lou Ann Shafer on June 7, 1975. She survives. Also surviving are his children Salisa (Bart) Dann of Camargo, IL, Wayne (Cheyenne) of Villa Grove, David Hoa Mahn and family of New York, and grandchildren, Gage and Chase Dann, Lanie, Brylee, Alexis and Gunner Butler. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father, brothers Larry and Joseph and sister, Ann. Ted retired from the University of Illinois in April 2012 after 17 years of service.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, July 22nd at 1:00 pm at the Camargo Community Building. Joines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation or Harbor Light Hospice.
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