James C. "Butch" Bethel

BATAVIA - James C. "Butch" Bethel, age 74, passed away on May 19, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1951, to the late Jessie Spitzer. Butch was the loving husband of Barbara (nee Morgan) Bethel; devoted father of James Anthony Bethel and Sonya Lynn Brewer; cherished grandfather of James Anthony Bethel, Jr., Nicholas Bonavita, John Bonavita, Kirby Brewer, and Amanda Brewer; beloved great-grandfather of Kemuel Batchelor; and dear brother of Betty Humphries, the late Donna Bethel, and the late Doren Bethel.

Butch was a proud Army Veteran who also served in the National Guard. He enjoyed playing fooseball and fishing in his spare time.

Family and friends may visit on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 12PM until 1PM funeral service at Victory Baptist Church. Following the service, military honors will be held in Butch's honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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