The Rev. James Edward Butts Jr., of Falling Waters, W.Va., left this world due to natural causes Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Doey's House, Hagerstown.

He was the son of the late James Edward Butts Sr. and Lyda Mae (Murphy) Moore.

He was a member of New Hope Bible Church, Martinsburg, W.Va., and a graduate of Elk Garden High School.

James was a jack of many trades, but he spent most of his career life in real estate with Town and Country and King Street Realty in Martinsburg and as a dispatcher for Family Dollar.

He is survived by his children, Douglas Shawn Butts, Laura Jane (Shawn) Martin, Grace Lemae Winifred (Brandon) Mueller, James Walter Butts; adopted daughter, Heather Marie Gramling Douglas; and many of his children's friends who lovingly called him "Daddy Butts."

His grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life, Dylan Shawn Mueller, Katelynn Lemae Winifred Mueller, Evelyn Rose Mueller, Benson Lee James Mueller, Jonathan George Mueller, and his GrandPug Georgia Martin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Laura Butts; sister, Linda Elaine Butts; and his second father, Cecil Benjamin Moore.

He is survived by his sisters, Dolores Carol (Ron) Harvey, Jean (Charles) Filer, Vicki (Teddy) Abucevicz; his brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Moore, James Moore; half brother, Ben Kelly; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

James loved Jesus, music, family, genealogy, people, British comedies, and his pet parrot, Ziggy.

A viewing will be held at Highway Assembly of God, 3634 Kitzmiller Road, Kitzmiller, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at 11 a.m., followed by a service at noon.

Interment will follow at IOOF Cemetery in Elk Garden, W.Va., with the Rev. Dewaine Jones officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, 11370 Caring Pathway Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.