Obituary of James Edward Butters

Butters, James, Edward, “Ed”, 90 of St. Petersburg passed away February 17, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Hospital.  Born in Granger, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his beloved Wife, Eileen, Bates, Butters.  Ed is survived by his Nephew Thomas D. Burgess (Caron), St. Petersburg; Niece Cynthia Crawford (Bob), London, Ontario, Canada and many other loving family members.  Ed was a Navy veteran who was raised in the western United States.  After his term in the service he was an entrepreneur in the very specialized business of metal spinning; machining parts for the Aerospace Industry.  Uncle Ed and Aunt Eileen were world travelers and avid outdoors people; they loved to fish.  Ed was active in his church, Wesley United Methodist. His independent spirit was only overshadowed by his large heart.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Wesley United Methodist Church 301 37th Ave N, St. Petersburg 33704