Gene Butler, 75, of Nederland, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. Gene was born September 11, 1943 in Port Neches to the late Cecil Edward Butler and Ruby Dell Marshall Butler. He retired from DuPont in the Railroad Department with 38 years of service. He was a member of the Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland and also served his country in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard. Gene enjoyed working in his yard and doing wood working. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by his family and all who knew him.

Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jo Ann Butler of Nederland; his two daughters, Connie Reese of Bridge City and Cheree Gregg and her husband, Sterling of Nederland; his son, Chad Butler of Nederland; and his brother, Billy Joe Butler of Port Neches. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Kenzie Zapotoschny and Sterling R. Gregg; and his great grandson, Lucas Long. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Butler.

A gathering of the family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the Funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Serving as pallbearers will be Sterling R. Gregg, Keaton Butler, Chip Hood, John Lane, Corey Block, Chase Block, Mitch Butler, and Dennise Walker.