JAMES DARRELL “JIM” BUTLER of Franklin, Indiana, 76, retired Elder, died June 11, 2019, at Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community.
A public visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Grace UMC, 1300 Adams Drive Franklin, IN 46131.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22 at Grace UMC. Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 
James is survived by his wife, Becky Butler; children, Mary Kathryn Loring, a minister in the Michigan Annual Conference; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace UMC Music Ministry, 1300 East Adams Drive, Franklin, IN, 46131 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
A guest book, along with more information about the life and legacy of Rev. James Butler can be found on the funeral home website.