Floyd Leon “Butch” Deal, Jr.

Floyd Leon “Butch” Deal, Jr., son of Floyd Leon Deal, Sr. and Mary June (Beloate) Carpenter, was born Jan. 1, 1966, in Memphis, Tenn., and departed this life Dec. 29, 2024, in his home in Mansfield, at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 28 days.
He was preceded in death by his father; great-niece, Mia Richardson; and brother-in-law, Kelly Handley. Butch is survived by his son, Chance Deal and companion, Ashley, of Squires; daughters, Keeley Deal, of Springfield, and Spencer Deal, of Niangua; mother and step-father, Mary and David Carpenter, of Seymour; grandchildren, Korbyn Deal, Kaiden Deal, Jagger Deal, Brody Kumberg, Bristol VanBlaircon and Quincy Kumberg; sisters, Kathy Cook, of Springfield; Debbie Letsinger and husband, Elmer, of Mansfield; and Cindy Handley, of Battlefield; lifelong friend, Scott Newton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was born in Memphis and moved to Mansfield with his family in 1973, where he attended Mansfield Schools thru 9th grade and then graduated from Seymour High School in the Class of 1984. He was a truck driver during his working lifetime. Butch enjoyed collecting hot wheel cars and model airplanes. He had a sweet tooth, especially for banana taffy, and decorated jars with pieces of candy. He was very funny, musically inclined, liked to fish, and loved animals, especially his dog Cissy. Butch was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and a friend to many people. We have many special memories that we will always cherish.
Funeral services for Floyd “Butch” Deal, Jr. were held Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mansfield, with the Rev. Mark Terrill officiating. Song selections were “Dancing In The Sky,” “Lead Me Home,” “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” and “Dust In The Wind.” Chance Deal, Scott Newton, Ronnie Rebura, Elmer Letsinger, Craig Letsinger, Cory Letsinger, Dillon Handley and Koby Watterson served as pallbearers. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.