John N. Butts

BUTTS, JOHN N.

Age 43 of Seneca Falls, NY, formerly of Elmira Heights, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2014. John was born in Elmira, NY, on October 23, 1970. He was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School where he was known as "The Tank". John entered the United States Army at the age of 17. He served several tours of duty & was highly awarded & respected. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Louise (Ma) & Dexter (Pa) Siglin; paternal grandparents, Samuel & Marion Butts; coach & mentor, Brad Sanford. John is survived by his spouse, Shannon; children, Alexandra, Cameron, Jamison, Hunter & Connor; parents, June (Larry) Gleason & Samuel (Linda) Butts; brothers, Samuel Butts, Tracey (LeAnne) Butts, William (Erica) Butts; sister, Bridget (Dan) Butts-Blunt; nieces, Brandi, Mikayla, Elizabeth & Ashely; nephews, Madisson, Josh, Justin; & many more nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. John was a disabled United States Army Veteran who loved his family & was so proud of his children. He will be forever loved and missed. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, FROM 1:OOPM - 3:00PM. INTERMENT OF JOHN'S ASHES WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, MARCH 31, AT 10:00 AM IN WOODLAWN NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS