Robert John Butcher

Mr. Robert “Rob” John Butcher, age 41, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Butcher was born in New York on September 28, 1967 and had lived in White County since 1991. He was employed at Kubota Manufacturing and a member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from First Baptist Church of Gainesville. Dr. Bill Coates will officiate. Interment will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife Tigree Butcher, Cleveland; daughter Sophia Rose Butcher, Cleveland; parents Jack and Lucille Butcher, Cleveland and brother Mike Butcher, Cleveland. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000 El Segundo, CA 90245 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eighth Ave. 7th Floor New York, NY 10001. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.