Joseph A. Butler,

Joseph A. Butler, Jr., age 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 26, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a native and life- long resident of Ocean Springs, MS. Joe was a US Army veteran serving in the 533 engineers in Panama. He was a longtime member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. Joe was an avid Amateur Radio operator (HAMM) for over seventy-three years. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Joyce Heuser. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Colleen Butler; daughter, Katherine Cruzan; son, Mike Butler; brothers, Charles (Marjorie) Butler and Donald Butler; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. A private graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS is honored to serve this family.