BUTLER, Claude M., age 83, of Riverside, passed away Sun., April 16, 2006 at the Patriot Ridge Community Nursing Home, Fairborn. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deanda Butler. Claude is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn L. Butler; his son Claude J. "Mackie" Butler & his wife Carrie of Fairborn and a host of other family members and friends. He was a member of Northridge Freewill Baptist Church for many years, a W.W.II U.S. Army veteran having received the Purple Heart Medal, an ordained Baptist minister and had retired from W.P.A.F.B. Funeral services 2 P.M., Thurs., April 20, 2006 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Pastor Tim Hamilton officiating. Interment Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 P.M. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.Newcomerfamliy.com.