Jessie Lawoance Butler, 56, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born Sept. 20, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Arthur and Faye Adams-Butler. For over 13 years, he has been in a loving and committed relationship with Linda Miller.

He was a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago.

He worked for Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction for over 14 years. Jessie was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his father; significant other; one step-daughter, Tamika Tate of Burlington; one sister, Tressie James of Sacramento, Calif.; two step-sisters, Keresa Desselle and LaDonna Desselle of Chicago, Ill.; and three grandsons.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Jessie Butler will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Braggs officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his grandkids.

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 </figure>Jessie Lawoance Butler, 56, of Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born Sept. 20, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Arthur and Faye Adams-Butler. For over 13 years, he has been in a loving and committed relationship with Linda Miller.He was a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago.He worked for Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction for over 14 years. Jessie was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father; significant other; one step-daughter, Tamika Tate of Burlington; one sister, Tressie James of Sacramento, Calif.; two step-sisters, Keresa Desselle and LaDonna Desselle of Chicago, Ill.; and three grandsons.The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home. The funeral service for Jessie Butler will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Braggs officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his grandkids.