Lester Hunt Butsch

June 14, 2015

Lester Hunt Butsch passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 18, 1933, to the late Milton and Elizabeth Butsch.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Glenda Sue; his son, Alan (Melissa); his daughter, Nancy; step-son Doug; step-daughter, Kaki; granddaughters, Tatiana, Morgan and Emily. He is also survived by his brother, David; and many loved, nephews and nieces.

He is predeceased by his sisters, Molly and Elizabeth; brothers, Milton Jr., Warren, John, and Robert; and step-son, Wallace Harrell.

Lester attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from Birmingham Southern University. He became a Naval Aviator and served with distinction in Vietnam. He retired as a Captain in 1982. After his military service, Lester found a second calling as a flight simulator instructor and served for over 20 years as a civilian employee on board Pensacola Naval Air Station and Whiting Field.

Lester was an avid fisherman, golfer and football fan. He found comfort in his faith and invariably found the positive in every situation. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Services were held Friday, June 12, 2015 at First Methodist Church.

Burial was at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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