John Alfred Butler

Butler, John Alfred 11/14/1928-3/26/2019 of Sebring, Florida, Age 90, died March 26, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  John was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey to the late John Joseph and Anna Mae (Katcher) Butkosky.  John served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1951-1953. He did advanced educational training at Loma Linda University and graduated in the third class from the school of Dentistry in 1959. John was a practicing dentist for 32 years, the last 17 years as a dental educator at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. John had a special ability with his patients and students, making them feel extremely comfortable and special, which was his gift. He educated many men and women in Dentistry who now carry on his legacy today.  John enjoyed traveling, photography, wood-working, and visiting Big Bend National Park, in south Texas.  He was an avid reader and continued to stay sharp in all areas of interest. John was a deeply devoted father and husband. But most of all John loved God and served faithfully as a Seventh-Day Adventist. John will be sorely missed by his family and friends. John is survived by his wife of 68 years of marriage, Harriet, children, Diane Cooper (Donald); Russ Butler (Denise); Roger Butler; David Butler (Luminita) and four grandchildren.  There will be a memorial service to honor his life at the Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church on May 5, 2019 at 2:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations for School of Dentistry scholarships, Loma Linda University, Office of Philanthropy, in memory of John Butler, PO Box 2000, Loma Linda, CA  92354

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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