Joseph Lambert Butts

Joseph Lambert Butts, age 75, of Traskwood, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born February 3, 1943 in Decatur, Nebraska. Joseph retired from the Air Force as an SMSGT after more than 20 years. He was a Professional Research Signals Analyst for the U.S. Government. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Loyd Butts and Edna Ann Lambert Butts; daughter, Carrie Leanne Francis; brother, Richard Loyd Butts and a sister, Nancy Ann Neilsen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patrecia Ayleen Johnston Butts; son, Wesley Joe Butts and his wife Sandra Kay Winfield Butts; two grandchildren, Anthony Joseph (AJ) Francis and Julia Michelle (MeMe) Francis and other family & friends. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, January 25 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. On-line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.