Paul Butcher

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Paul Howard Butcher, Sr., age 77, was born July 5, 1943 and died August 30, 2020 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness. A retired school bus driver with Warren County School System and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Clarence Mitchell and Velma May Bottoms Butcher. He was married to Carolyn Faye Farless Butcher who preceded him in death on May 28, 2014. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Leonard Butcher. Mr. Butcher is survived by son, Paul (Kim) Butcher of McMinnville, TN; four grandchildren, Samantha Butcher, Matthew Butcher, Brittany Smartt and Casey Smartt, all of McMinnville, TN; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Cagle and Lois (Jimmy) Dishman, both of McMinnville, TN; two brothers, Jack Butcher and Clyde (Denise) Butcher, both of McMinnville, TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Shellsford Cemetery with Bob McCoy officiating. There will be no visitation or service at High’s. Friends and family are to meet at the cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.