Edward Buttrum

Pittsburg-Edward Buttrum, 64, died 10:50 A.M., Saturday, April 6, 2002 at St. Louis University Hospital. In accordance to Mr. Buttrum?s wishes, his body was cremated. There will be no services. His cremains will be buried at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorials to the American Cancer Society. Memorial envelopes are available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Buttrum was born July 1, 1937 in New Madrid, Missouri to W.E. & Lena (Jones) Buttrum. He married Frances Addie (Hosman) Buttrum on June 4, 1957 in Marion. Frances survives. He was a retired coal miner having worked at Amax Coal, Delta mines in Williamson County. He was member of the UMW of A. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served from 1955 to 1959. Survivors include: Four Brothers: Harold Buttrum of Marion Billy Buttrum & wife Nina of Pittsburg Ronnie Buttrum & wife Sharron of Marion Danny Buttrum & wife Sherry of Murphysboro Three Sisters: Lucille Adkins of West Frankfort Ruby Ewing of Ontario, Canada Frances McDonald & husband Ray of Temple, OK. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Eddie Wayne Buttrum who died at birth and one brother William (Fat) Norris Buttrum.