Washington Webster Butler, known as "Uncle Wash" died at the home of his eldest son, P.L. Butler, southeast of Wayne City at 9 am Thursday, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 17 days.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at Laird church southeast of Bluford. The Rev. John Samford will officiate and burial will take place at a nearby cemetery. (Laird Cemetery)

Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Lousetta, nine children, 22 granchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

His sons are P.L. Butler of Wayne City, Walker Butler of Rochelle, Herbert Butler of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Monroe Butler, somewhere in the Pacific. The daughters are Lena Vance and Maude Whalen of Bluford, Gladys Young of Nason, Grace Young of Fairfield and Nellie Scmidth of Burlington, IA. Two sisters, Minnie Draper of Wayne City and Nan Casey of Jonesboro, Ark, also survive.

Mr. Butler had seven grandsons serving in the armed forces. The body was taken from the Keenes Funeral Home this morning to the home of his son, P.L. Butler where it will remain until the funeral hour.