Terry L. Butts

Terry L. Butts, 74, of Decatur, passed away December 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, in Decatur. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park with military honors. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Terry was born on August 31, 1951, the son of Joseph Coleman and Darlus Fisher. Following high school, he served in the United States Marine Corp. He married Margaret Eileen Curtis on June 24, 1972, in Decatur.

Terry worked as a carpenter in his younger years and then later worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad, as a switchman and brakeman until his retirement. He enjoyed classic cars and tinkering around the garage in his spare time.

He is survived by his wife- Eileen Butts of Decatur; children- Stephanie (Brandon) McDivitt of DeSoto, IL and Joshua Butts of Decatur; father- Joseph Coleman Sr. of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren- Willow McDivitt and Warren Butts; siblings- Veronica Downard of Plainfield, IL, Joseph Coleman Jr., John Coleman, Linda Coleman and Patty Eggers all of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Darlus Fisher Butts and two siblings- Marcia Ford and Debbie Root.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.