David Edward Butts of Garrett, Indiana April 20, 1952 - October 17, 2014 David Edward Butts age 62 died at 4 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at the University of Michigan Hospital – Ann Arbor, MI. He was born April 20, 1952 in Fort Wayne, IN to Edward B. and Beverly M. (Strack) Butts and his mother preceded him in death. He married Lona Beth McCloskey on June 23, 1973 in Arcola, IN and she survives in Garrett, IN. David has lived in Garrett for the past 30 years, prior to that he lived in Arcola and Columbia City, IN. David worked as a millwright at the Auburn Foundry for 28 years and the past 10 years as a department manager at KPC Publishing. David was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the Roanoke American Legion and a past volunteer fireman in Columbia City. David is survived by his wife: Lona Beth Butts, Garrett, IN; father: Edward B. Butts, Arcola, IN; daughter: Aaron (Bradley) Houser, Auburn, IN; son: George (Diana) Butts, Auburn, IN; sister: Barbara S. (Nelson) Arnold, Arcola, IN. and 5 grandchildren: Zoie, Zeke, Zane, and Zack Houser all of Auburn, IN and Taylor Butts, Auburn, IN. Visitation will take place from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN 46738 Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. David Mix officiating. The Garrett American Legion and the United States Marine Corp. will conduct military honors at the conclusion of the services at Thomas Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization. You may send a condolence or sign the on-line register book by visiting: t="3src="http://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/DBH3B224LJ43CDPR" width="512"></