Leroy “Butch” Shirey Sr., age 84 of Perry, formerly of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away September 15th, 2026 at Burton Health Care. He was born April 11th, 1942 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to the late Carl and Alice Shirey.

Butch was a retired truck driver. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Amvets Post 1971.

Butch was the loving husband of the late Blanche M. Shirey; beloved father of Leroy (Kimberly) Shirey Jr., Dennis (Linda-deceased) Rule, Bill (Nancy) Rule, and the late Robert Rule; grandfather of Dustin Shirey, Gabrielle Shirey, Elizabeth (Larry) Nevil, and Amanda Rule; great grandfather of Keegan, Harrison, Jackson, and Alaia; brother of Sharon (Syl-deceased) Ceci, Barb (Don-deceased) McGinnis, and the late Joyce “Peach” (Charles) Bowie; uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Coldwater Baptist Church in Hagewood, LA with Pastor Tim Leach officiating.  In honoring his wishes to be cremated, his urn will be laid to rest at the Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery after the memorial service.

Donations can be made in Butch’s name to Amvets Post 1971, 4128 Main St., Perry OH 44081.