Francis Lee "Frankie" Butts, age 60, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Water Valley, MS. He was born January 23, 1952 in Water Valley, MS to the late Newell and Emma Roberts Butts. Frankie was a retired truck driver who drove for Bondafoam and several other companies. He enjoyed fishing, hot rods, and he displayed his sense of humor telling jokes and exaggerating old stories. He attended Camp Ground Baptist Church and Jumper's Chapel Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley, MS with Bro. Raymond Aven officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Butts of Memphis, TN, and Amanda Butts of Mantachie, MS; one son, Christopher Butts of Mantachie, MS; one sister, Carolyn Butts of Calhoun City, MS; four brothers, Newell Thomas (Diane) Butts of Virginia, Michael Butts of Water Valley, MS, William "Billy" (Shelia) Butts of Water Valley, MS, and Kenneth (Joann) Butts of Oxford, MS; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.