Gary L. Butler, A.B.A.T.E. member

Gary L. Butler, 51, of Simar Dr., Turtlepoint, passed away Monday (July 20, 2015) in the Olean General Hospital.
    

Born Aug. 12, 1963, in Barnesville, OH, he was a son of Richard J. and Mary J. Hall Butler.  On Oct. 14, 2000, in Turtlepoint, he married Vicki L. Stuckey, who survives.
      

Mr. Butler was a resident of the area for many years, and attended Port Allegany High School.  
    

Gary was an owner-operator truck driver having worked for Buckler Transport, Roulette, Mark Upthegraff, Williamsport, PA, and L & G Sadler Trucking, Friendship, NY.
    

Mr. Butler attended Birch Grove Mennonite Church, Port Allegany.  He was a member of A.B.A.T.E., McKean County Chapter, and O.O.I.D.A. (Owner, Operator, Independent, Drivers, Association).
    

Surviving are four sons, Earl L. (Stephanie) Grabowski of Amarillo, TX, Branden M. Doty of Marienville, PA, Gavin D. Stuckey of Smethport, Joshua L. Butler of Eldred; a daughter, Kaila P-L Blair of Marble, PA; three granddaughters, and two grandsons; a brother, Claude R. Butler of Turtlepoint; two sisters, Marilyn D. (Robert) Clark of Silsbee, TX, Shirley Y. Takosky of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.  
      

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard J. Butler, Jr., and a sister, Marsha J. Jenkins.
      

A memorial service will be held at a time and place to be announced.
      

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.