Benjamin Ellsworth Butler, 86 of Shadyside, Ohio died Sunday, January 24, 2021 in the Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 20, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio son of the late Raymond and Eva Anna Hobbs Butler.
Ellsworth was the owner of B. Ellsworth Butler Painting in Shadyside, Ohio and a member of the Riverview Bible Church.
Surviving are his wife, Connie Dietrich Butler, whom he married on July 31, 1955, three daughters, Becky Sue (James) Brown of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Cindy Lou Butler of Shadyside, Ohio and Penny Jo (John) Brumett of Garland, Texas, one sister, Nelda Lasure of Bellaire, Ohio and two brothers, John A. (Mary) Butler of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Ronald A. Butler of Shadyside, Ohio. Also four grandchildren, Brian (Allison) Brown of Bellaire, Ohio, Robert Brown of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Katie Brumett of Duluth, Minnesota and Patrick Brumett of Garland, Texas and four great grandchildren, Adalynn, Emily, Taylor and Cameron Brown.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 3900 Central Avenue Shadyside, Ohio on Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm where services will be held on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Kevin Rowland, Pastor Zach Rhodes and Pastor John Brumett. Interment in the Weeks Cemetery in Bridgeport, Ohio. Masks and Social distancing are required.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverview Bible Church Mission Fund by CLICKING HERE or going to TMCFunding.com.
Share your thoughts and memories with Ellsworth’s family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com.
I want to extend my condolences on the loss Ellsworth. I will always remember him and how he always helped my husband: Bob Tarbet and the kindness he carried in that sweet heart…may he RIP
Cindy and family, I’m very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Connie and the extended Butter Family.. My Thoughts and Prayers Are With you All ..Ellsworth and Connie was my Youth Teacher’s.. He Will Be Missed.. RIP ..
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers now and in the days ahead.
We are so sorry for this loss. Please know our prayers are with you now and in the days ahead…
So sorry to learn of this. Great man.
A very kind, considerate and funny man. He will be remembered and missed by so many people. He lived for family and his love for Jesus showed throughout all aspects in his life. Heaven is rejoicing at his homecoming. I pray the family find comfort and peace knowing they will be reunited in Heaven.
Sorry to hear of Ellsworth’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
To Connie, Becky, Cindy, Penny, Ron, John, Nelda and extended family…sympathy extended in the loss of Ellsworth. Death for the believer just means a great sunrise in Heaven. Cherish your ‘earthly’ memories and you will have plenty to smile about and the promise of a reunion in Heaven. Remember all the great people at Riverview Bible Church and the impact they all had on my growth as a believer. Don’t forget to remember all who pass your way. smile sue junkins (former Riverview Bible Church member, piano player (at one time).
Sorry to here of passing of Ellsworth, he was a nice and pleasant man to talk to.