Mark Alan Butcher, 66, went to heaven to be with his parents, brother Butch, sister-in-law Patricia, several aunts and uncles, and friends on July 20, 2026.
Mark was born in Fairmont, WV on Aug. 8, 1959. He married Bobbie Jo Deitz Butcher on Feb. 20, 1998. He has fought and survived many years of life-changing medical conditions including COPD, Respiratory issues.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Verlin E. Butcher and Roberta “Bobby Lee” Butcher. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Verlin “Butch” Butcher, sister-in-law Patricia Butcher of Crawley WV, and great-nephew Grayson Butcher of Morgantown, WV.
Mark was an active member of FFA and 4-H clubs through-out the years. He participated in National 4-H Club Congress for Tractor Driving and Square Dance competitions. He showed cows at the State Fair of WV. He supported his own children and encouraged others to be an active member of FFA and 4-H. Mark loved to spend time camping and participating in family reunions at Bull Town Lake. He also loved helping Williamsburg Flying Falcons 4-H Club with outings and dinners. Mark built a smoker for a whole hog and enjoyed people getting together to use it for anniversaries, reunions, Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department Dinners.
Mark has worked at Greenbrier Public Service District, truck operator for Burns Motor Freight and Walter J. Sheets Trucking, a self-employed truck driver and Greenbrier County Schools Bus Driver for 7 years at “Squat and Dodge” in Quinwood, WV. After being put on oxygen and needing a heart valve replacement, Mark had to take disability and support his family by going with them as much as possible or making suggestions and advising them on following through projects. He supported Bobbie Jo by staying in a camper during the State Fair while she worked the horse show, listening to horse show planning meetings, and watching horses and exhibitors in the upper ring.
Mark is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jo and their three children Dakota Carden (Doug), Tara Butcher (Josh) and Trace Butcher (Hanna) and grandchildren Maxwell Butcher and Nora McFerrin, parents-in-law, Robert and Georgene Deitz of Lewisburg, sister-in-law Cheryl of Crawley and the Philippines, Kenneth Butcher of Clintonville, Richard and Barbara of Frankford, and his sister Rev. Dr. Joy Butcher-Winfree; brother-in-law Olen Winfree of Princeton; sister-in-law Regina Deitz of Lewisburg, brother-in-law Kevin Deitz and Angie Linton of Lewisburg, nieces and nephews, Matthew Butcher, Daniel Boggs, Jason Butcher (Sharon), Melissa Butcher (Ronnie), Jessica Pyne (Brent), Leah Wray (Mathew), Bradley Butcher (Amanda), Aaron Winfree (Callista), three great-neices, Adrianna Butcher, Ella Pyne and Finley Wray; and five great-nephews, Gavin, and Mason Pyne, Carson Wray, Camden Butcher, Eli Butcher, Connor Winfree, and Caden Winfree. He is also survived by many cousins.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to family, friends, and colleagues for their love, prayers, and support. A special thank you to the Alderson Rescue Squad, GVMC Emergency Department, White Sulphur Springs Rescue Squad, Raleigh General Hospital Emergency Department, Dr. Pamela Butcher, We Care Medical, American Home Patient, Lincare Medical, CAMC Memorial Hospital Staff, Greenbrier County Palliative Care, Mike Loudermilk, and Morgan Funeral Home.
Services include Visitation at Morgan Funeral Home, 252 Montvue Drive, Lewisburg, WV 24901, on Thursday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. and Funeral Service on Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating.
