Johnny Ray Butts, 66, Fair Grove, MO passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born July 31, 1958, to Lester and Georgia Butts in Los Angeles, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lolita Bangs and Lavada Hester; and grandson, Cody Maggard.

He is survived by his lifelong partner of 50 years, Theresa Navin of Fair Grove, MO; son, Danny (Claudia) Butts of Fair Grove, MO; two daughters, Michele (Tony) Davis of Springfield, MO and Marisha Cunningham of Billings, MO; six grandchildren, Alyssa Whitt and Brianna Davis of Springfield, MO, Javin McGuire, Jeniva McGuire, Jordan Cunningham and Jaidey Cunningham of Billings, MO; siblings, Orville (Gloria) Hester of Hacienda Heights, CA, Merritt Walker of Fair Grove, MO, Helen (Lewis) Huffman of Burkburnett, TX, Betty Batson of Aurora, MO, Judy Scott of Springfield, MO and Connie (Pete) Elbright of Marionville, MO; three great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

A Visitation will be held November 4, 2024, from 5-7 at Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, 2026 W. Woodland St Springfield, MO 65807.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.