Gerald Steven “Jerry” Butner, 75, of Nashville, TN passed away June 20th, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California on January 5, 1945. He was a graduate of Yuma High School in Yuma, Arizona. He was a Veteran of the Navy, a musician, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Jerry was a spiritual man and his love for the our Lord was unconditional. He was of Christian faith. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: James and Violet Butner, and his biological father, Albert Hennessey. He is survived by his Sister, Shelda Ambuehl. Brother, James “Jimmy” Butner. Daughter, Stephanie Russell. Daughter, Geraldine “Diddle” Lankford. Son, Albert Butner. Daughter, Divina Hendrickson. Daughter, Jaimie Bennett. Daughter, Lori Stephens. He also leaves behind 18 sweet grandkids and 6 adorable great grandchildren; 4 son-in-law’s and 1 daughter in-law and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral and memorial service is scheduled for 2pm on Friday July 24th at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery 7931 McCrory Ln. Nashville, TN 37221. Reverend Bradley Brown will officiate. Flowers and condolences can be sent to Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Please instruct delivery to send flowers to the office no later than 1pm on July 24th.
My condolences to your family. He will be missed by many, and I will cherish the memorys. Prayers sent..
My dearest Brother . . . we shared so many experiences during our time together that I cannot be anything but saddened by finally losing you. We both knew this time would eventually come and, I think, we were prepared for it. We’ve both shared our feelings with Our Lord and, in doing so, committed to His Will. I will always remember you with love, happy memories, and good thoughts. I am additionally saddened that, in this time of great danger in our country, I cannot be there to attend your funeral. Please always know that, with God’s Good Grace, we may meet again some day.
Daddy, I’ll carry you in my heart wherever I go. I’ll dance to the beats of my heart. I know you’re in a happier place watching over us. Can’t wait to dance with you again, sing, laugh and bake taco, pizza potatoes together. I love you always daddy
Jaimie
Dad……we didn’t always see eye to eye but I never doubted my love for you. You gave me my looks, and you gave me my talents. I know you tried and thats all we can expect of anyone. There were good memories and I have no doubt that you and God and uncle Albert and Nana and Popsy are celebrating right now. I’ll see you soon dad.
Jerry thank you for giving me one of my most precious treasures. Our daughter, ” Jaimie”. She is so much like you. May you RIP You will be greatly missed by family and friends. Barbara
Thinking about all of you and sending you ALL my love. Praying for comfort for each of you. I love your whole family
I will miss you so very much you and I met when we were 12 years old we had a lot of memories I’ll never forget the first time we met I was in tree yay my new neighbors girl’s dream 3 guys moving in I member the outside movies we went to in Hawaii all the fun we had as kids you were the last one of my childhood memories I will miss you always tell Albert I love him I will miss you so very much
Jerry, we were boyfriend and girlfriend in high school. We won some dance contests on the base in Yuma. You were my first love. We came in contact again later in life. I’ll always love and think of you, and we’ll be seeing each other again someday.