Charles M. Butcher - Class of 1971

  
  Charles M. Butcher, involved in youth programs.
Charles M. "Chuck" Butcher, 46, a lifelong resident of Knightstown died Friday at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield following an extended illness.
Mr. Butcher was a 1971 graduate of Knightstown High School and was employed with Naval Avionics of Indianapolis for 24 years. He was a member of Knightstown United Methodist Church, Knightstown Optimist Club and very active with many Henry County youth programs. He was the strength and conditioning coach for Knightstown High School and held other coaching positions for the school. He was named Knightstown Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1998.
Mr. Butcher was born Sept. 13, 1952 in Rush County, a son of Jerry and Marilyn Orr Butcher who survive. Other survivors include his wife of 27 years, the former Debbie Wales; two daughters, Amber (husband: Grant) McDonald of Greenfield and Kerri Butcher of Westfield; a son, Clint; his in-laws Ralph and Sharon Wales of Wilkinson; a brother, Tony Butcher of Green Bay, Wis.
He was preceded in death by a son, Corey Butcher in 1974.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Knightstown United Methodist Church with Jeff Zirkle and Bill House officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1-9 p.m. Monday. Condo and Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Knightstown High School Athletic Department or Knightstown United Methodist Church. July 9, 1999.