Randy Doyle Butcher was born Feb. 22, 1962 in Brinkley, Arkansas to the proud parents of Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Doyle Butcher. Randy worked side by side in the fields with his grandfather Clinton, his Uncle Frank, his father Doyle & his cousin Steven. Randy & Steven were more than just cousins, they were brothers, there was nothing that they wouldn't do for each other. Randy graduated from Brinkley High School in May 1980. On July 4, 1986 he married Linda (Bennett) Butcher, together they had 4 children: Clint, Hunter, Cortney & Hallie. In July 1981 Randy lost his grandfather Clinton Paul Butcher in a farming accident. On June 17, 2007 he lost his father Clinton Doyle Butcher. Randy was just a great person to talk to & to be around. He had 3 grandchildren: Zach, Kylie & Micah Butcher. On June 17, 2007 Randy Doyle Butcher died after battling an illness, at the young age of 45.
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Randy Doyle Butcher, 45, of Cabot passed away June 17, 2007.
He was born Feb. 22, 1962 in Brinkley to Doyle and Mary Jo Hall Butcher. His father, Doyle Butcher preceded him in death. Randy graduated from Brinkley High School in May 1980. He married Linda Bennett Butcher on July 4, 1986. Randy professed his faith in Jesus as a teenager and recently rededicated his life to God and encouraged others to be saved. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and life. He loved people, was very friendly, open, and had a good sense of humor.
He enjoyed snow skiing and was an avid Razorbacks fan. “How y’all doing?” was a phrase he often used to family and friends, always expressing warmth and concern for others. He was considered not only an uncle but a special mentor and friend to his nephews and nieces. His favorite fishing buddy was his mother. He was a truck driver for SAIA Motor Freight.
He leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Linda Butcher of Cabot; two sons, Clint Butcher and wife Machelle of Amarillo, Texas, and Hunter Butcher of the home; two daughters of the home, Cortney and Hallie Butcher; his grandchildren, Zach and Kylie Butcher of Palestine and Micah Butcher of Amarillo, Texas; his mother, Mary Jo Butcher of Brinkley, his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Butcher of Fargo; a sister, Angie Jo Melikian and husband Roger of Brinkley; his mother-in-law, Louise Bennett of Brinkley; a brother-in-law, Ricky Bennett and wife Amanda of Searcy; a sister-in-law, Susan Sullens of Brinkley; four nephews, Matthew, Clayton, and Cameron Joshlin and Ricky Bennett Jr.; two nieces, Brandi and Celia Bennett and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Grace Fellowship Church in Cabot with Brother David Swift officiating. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Following cremation, his ashes will be set free at Bayou Deview, Highway 17, in Brinkley.