John Truley “Butch” Mulkey

John Truley “Butch” Mulkey, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Kansas City, KS, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in McDonald County, MO.

Butch was born April 25, 1955, in Monroe, LA. He married the love of this life Toni Marie Norman on May 19, 1973, in Andrews.

He began his career in the oilfield in West Texas at age 17, which led to him working offshore and overseas in Malaysia, Scotland, Chad and Nigeria. He took pride in his strong work ethic and providing for his family.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing chess, as well as playing cards, dominoes and other games with his family. He also enjoyed history, especially outlaws of the old west and claimed to be full of useless knowledge that always surprised and entertained his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved father-in-law, Frankie Norman.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Toni, of Andrews; daughter, April Rood and husband Roger and grandson Andy Fowler, all of Bella Vista, AR; mother-in-law Carolyn Norman and brother-in-law, Dusty Norman and wife Susan, all of Bastrop; nephew Chris Norman and wife Michelle of Spring; and niece Tami Lynch and husband Jesse stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

A small family service was held Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome. webs.com