John Franklin Buttry

John Franklin Buttry

      John Franklin Buttry, 70, of Puxico, Missouri passed away March 21, 2026 at his home in Puxico.

      John, known as Johnny, the middle son of Dick and Betty (Sifford) Buttry, was born on August 27, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

      Johnny married his high school sweet-heart Terry Sweeten on May 15, 1976. They welcomed their first daughter, Stephanie in 1978 and their second daughter, Shannon in 1982. Johnny loved his family deeply and was always there for them.

      Johnny began serving the Lord at a young age, singing specials at church with his mother at the age of four. Singing continued to be a passion of his and eventually sang in a quartet called the "Ladder Day Saints".

      Johnny's ministry continued through singing and youth ministry until 1986 when the Lord called him to preach the gospel. Johnny began his ministry at Vinta Park General Baptist Church as a youth minister. In 1990 Johnny was called to his first pastoral position at New Vision General Baptist Church. Johnny went on to pastor Brown General Baptist, Westside General Baptist, and was again pastoring Brown General Baptist when the Lord called him home.

      As a bi-vocational pastor Johnny worked in construction, at a golf course, and drove a bus for Puxico schools.

      Through his life Johnny enjoyed many past times. He loved softball, teaching his daughters to love it too, football, hunting, fishing, competitive archery, and knife making.

      Above all else Johnny loved the Lord and served Him with all his heart.

      Surviving family include: wife, Terry Buttry, two daughters, Stephanie (Jeremy) Chambers of Forsyth, Missouri, Shannon Alsup of Wapappello, Missouri, four grandchildren, Karissa (Will) Hitchcock of Forsyth, Missouri, Bradyn Alsup of Springfield, Missouri, Hunter Chambers of Forsyth, Missouri, Kristiana (James Black) Alsup of Mart, Texas, two great grandchildren, Briggs Hitchcock of Forsyth, Missouri and Kash Black of Mart, Texas, one niece, Sheena (Yao Shi) Buttry Shi of Minnesota, three nephews, Dick (Megan) Buttry of St. Louis, Missouri, Brian (Melissa) Buttry of St. Louis, Missouri, and Nathan Buttry of St. Clair, Missouri, His mother, Betty Buttry of Puxico, Missouri, brother, Mike (Lesa) Buttry of St. Clair, Missouri.

      Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Loran Buttry of Puxico, Missouri, brother, Daniel (Linda) Buttry of Barnhart, Missouri.

      Visitation will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 10-11am at Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri.

      Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 am at Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri.

      Burial following at Brown Cemetery.

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