Rulon Eugene “Gene” Butler was born July 19, 1926 in Camby, Indiana, and passed away Feb. 10, 2011 in McKinney Texas. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Sheila J. Butler, daughter Michele Wilkins, son-in-law Chris Wilkins, granddaughter Ashley Allen and grandson Tyler Wilkins. Gene graduated from Decatur Central H.S. in Indianapolis, Indiana, and then served in U.S. Army Air Force in WWII. After the war, he graduated from University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He then worked in national sales for Texaco Inc. for 30 years. In 1982, the Butlers retired to Sarasota, Florida, where they lived for 12 years before moving to Louisville, Kentucky. Gene enjoyed sports, playing amateur baseball and softball and was a history buff. He served as a docent at historic Locust Grove in Louisville. The Butlers moved to Fairview, Texas, five years ago to be closer to their daughter Michele. A private burial will be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 16th. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Allen, 601 S. Greenville Ave., Allen, TX, on Saturday, Feb.26th at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Allen or the charity of your choice.