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James Earl Buttner

May 10, 1937 — June 5, 2025

James “Chief” Buttner of Springville, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday June 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on May 10, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in Birmingham and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School where he met and married his wife Jo Buttner (d) of 67 years. After high school he joined the Marine Corps and later joined the Navy, where he became a Navy Chief and was known by “Chief” to many. When he retired from the Navy he became employed at Pemco Aircraft until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Buttner, sister Armenia B. Clemmons, son-in-law Joe Walker, and son-in-law Ed Higginbotham. He is survived by his brother Dana Paul Buttner of Birmingham, AL, sister Melanie McCrary of Decatur, AL and children Debbie Evans (Bo) of Springville, AL, Dan Buttner of Springville, AL and Milinda Higginbotham of Birmingham, AL. He is also survived by six grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private viewing will be held for family on June 10, 2025 followed by graveside service for family and friends at 12:00 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, Alabama. Quinton Williams will officiate. Pallbearers will be Philip Jackson, Lee Evans, Jacob Holloway, Dana Paul Buttner, Mac McCreary and Dan Buttner.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Jefferson Memorial Gardens East

1591 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, AL 35235

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