Paul Anthony Butner

Paul A. Butner, age 53, of Long Beach left us on Friday, January 28, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in New Orleans and was a longtime resident of Long Beach. He was a loving father, a great friend, and an avid fisherman. Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father, Delores and Charles Butner; a sister, Charlotte and brother, Phillip Butner; He is survived by his daughter, Karen Butner, sister, Jenny (Steven) McCaleb, and brother, Bruce Butner, all of Long Beach; a brother, Allen (Vicki) Butner of Petal, brother, Ralph (Emma) Butner of Germany; his Godparents, Bill and Barbara Barnhill of Kiln, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and wonderful friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 11 am until 12 noon at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. A graveside service follows at 12:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com