James Kenneth Butler was born October 19, 1960 in Coirnth, Mississippi the son of James Clifford Butler and the late Dorothy Sue Ramer Butler.Mr. Butler was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the Highland Heights Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Butler departed this life on February 16, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 50 Years, 3 Months, 28 Days. He is survived by two sons, James K. Butler Jr. of Memphis, TN, Nicholas Rush Butler of Memphis, TN; father, James C. Butler of Chewalla, TN; 3 Grandchildren; two sisters, Pamela K. Butler of Memphis, TN, Glenda Sue Spiewak and husband Doug of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother, William Jeffery Butler of Chewalla, TN; host of nieces and nephews.In addition to his mother, Mr. Butler was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy R. Butler.