Robert "Bob" Butler, 82, of Mt. Sterling passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital Mt. Sterling.  He was born October 27, 1940 in Madisonville, KY to the late Harold Douglas Butler and Claudia Jean Lail.  He and his wife of 61 years, Susan attend Living Water Church.

Bob grew up in Madisonville, KY, where his love for playing football began at Madisonville High School.  After graduation, he played college football at the University of Kentucky.  He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles and also played for the New York Jets.  After returning to Kentucky, he began teaching and coaching football at Fleming County High School, Davis County High School and was the Head Football Coach at Apollo High School.

Bob served many years as a State Farm Insurance Agent in the communities of Owensboro, Elizabethtown and Mt. Sterling.

His faith was of utmost importance to him.  He loved God and he loved people.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Wells Butler of Mt. Sterling, KY; son, David Butler (Nicole) of Georgetown, KY; daughters, Mary Gantt (John) of Kennesaw, GA and Allyson Hart (Tom) of Carrollton, TX; brothers, Ronald Butler (Joyce) of Lexington, KY and Roger Butler (Debby) of Madisonville, KY; grandchildren, Bethany Ciraky (Christopher), Tommy Hart, Timothy Hart and Emma Butler; and great grandchildren, Caleb Ciraky and Levi Ciraky.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM, Monday, August 28, 2023 at Living Water Church with Pastor Grant Cannoy officiating.  Visitation will be held 10 AM -11 AM, Monday, August 28, 2023 at Living Water Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Living Water Church, 200 Fogg Pike, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.