James "Butch" East Sr.

Birth date: Oct 3, 1945 Death date: Jan 12, 2018

James D. “Butch” East, 72, of Kokomo, IN passed away Jan. 12, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He served in the U.S. Navy. Butch had worked numerous jobs in the field of construction as a contractor. He was a talented musician, woodworker and an avid NASCAR fan. James was preceded in death by his parents James C. and Myrtle Blankenbeckler East; grandson, Dustin Wallen; brother, John East and sisters, Frances McConnell, Jo Bishop, Jean Redwine and Jeanette Householder. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Rene’) Webb; two sons, Eric Slattery and James, Jr.; grandson, Nicholas Webb; sisters, Mrs. Len (Joy) Hardee, Barbara Hargrove, Gale East and Darlene Chambers; several nieces and nephews and special family, Jeannie and Jewell. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted at 3 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 by the American Legion Post #3 and Gate City Post # 265 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Resurrection. Buford Blankenbeckler and Roger McConnell will be singing and officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.com The care of James “Butch” East, Sr. and his family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary

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Jeannie Slattery

327w ago

Jewell and I have so many memories of Butch. Too many to even begin to list but we just wanted to let you and Jr know that we are thinking of you at this sad time for all of us but a happy time for Butch. We love you both.

Jewell Powers

327w ago

To The Family: Asking God 2 Hold U Close and Wrap U n His Warm ' Gentle Love.

In Memory of "Butchie Boy": Always and Forever n My Heart!
From Your "Sweet Caroline"

Jewell Powers

327w ago

To Each of U n Family: Asking God 2 Hold U Close and Wrap U n His warm and Tender Love.
To "Butchie Boy": Always and Forever n My Heart.
Love Fr Your "Sweet Caroline"

Donna Campbell

327w ago

Dear Uncle Butch,
I know you are laughing all the way to Heaven, cause I came to your funeral and missed it. For you see, Mikey and I waited at the graveside, missed everybody, but got to see you arrive at your final resting place. The single red rose says, you are a #1 Uncle. Thanks for all your stories. Will miss you, save a dance for me when I get to Heaven. RIP. Sis (Donna)