of Fort Smith, AR
June 24, 1977 - February 8, 2026
Mickey Blake Butler, 48, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Brownwood Life Care Center in Fort Smith. He was born on June 24, 1977 in Russellville, Arkansas to his parents, Mickey and Beth (Hardwicke) Butler.
Blake was dedicated into First Christian Church in Paris when he was two weeks old. He was always the happiest when he was at his home at Brownwood Life Care Center where he enjoyed going to the cafeteria, going outside to enjoy the outdoors, visiting with his friends, and caregivers who were more like family. He also loved when his nieces came to visit him.
Blake is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mort and Betty Hardwicke and Vernon and Lucille Butler; his uncle, John Hardwicke and his aunts, Joann Butler and Barbara (Butler) Haney.
Blake is survived by his parents, Mickey and Beth (Hardwicke) Butler of New Blaine; his sister, Andrea (Butler) Robertson and husband Kendal of Paris; his nieces, AnnaBeth Kate Baumgartner and husband Randon of Paris and KenLeigh Blake Needham and husband Ethan of Paris; his great nieces, Lainey Kate Baumgartner and BlakeLeigh Lynn Needham; his great nephew, Breckon River Baumgartner; his aunts and uncles, Carlene (Butler) and Don Balch, Bob and Becky Hardwicke, Bryan and Sandra Hardwicke, Jane Ann and Randy Koch; his great aunt, Betty Hardwicke; numerous cousins and the beloved staff and caregivers of Brownwood Life Care Center.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Paris.
Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Brownwood Life Care Center, 7500 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, AR 72916 to go towards their playground expansion.
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16 Condolence(s)
Terri featherston friemel
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sending prayers
Susan Williams
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Thank you so much for this post. Blake was a wonderful young man, loved by so many. May his family know peace.
Shirley McCombs
Thursday, February 12, 2026
🙏for you and your sweet family♥️
Shirley McCombs
Thursday, February 12, 2026
🙏for you and your sweet family♥️
Laura wilkerson
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Mickey and Beth. You and your family are in our prayers
Alexis
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Sending my condolences to your family. It was truly a blessing to know and care for Blake. He was always smiling❤️
Sierria Simpson
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Blake was one of my favorite clients to work with. His smile was always contagious. I miss him everyday and will continue to do so ❤️
Brenda (Farmer) Brown
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Deepest Condolences to all the family.
Jeff and Stacy Weaver
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss.
We pray for our Lord's comforting touch on you all as we know He is now giving Blake the comfort he so deserves.
Yanet Alvarado
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Our sweet boy! We love you! Your smile will be greatly missed. Thank you for giving us the honor of taking care of Blake. We enjoyed and cherish every moment. Your family will be in my prayers
Ricky and Denene Whitecotton
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Mickey and Beth we were so saddened to hear about the loss of your son. We will be praying for comfort during this difficult time. We love you both.
Francis and Kim Frederick
Monday, February 9, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this difficult time.
Patttie Atchley
Monday, February 9, 2026
I am sorry,
Pattie
Millissia Jones
Monday, February 9, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and support. He was a very handson young man.
Chandra, David, Tyson and Chelsea Rush
Monday, February 9, 2026
Condolences to Mickey and Beth, AnnaBeth, and KenLeigh as well as the rest of the family. Comfort and peace be with all of you
and everyone who knew him.
Neal Wade
Monday, February 9, 2026
Mickey,Beth and Family
You are all in our and prayers
Neal and Tammy Wade