Lyman M. Butler, 90, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 201,5 in the Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers.

Lyman was born in Plymouth, on July 31, 1925, to Lyman M. and Eunice (Gibbons) Butler. He graduated from Plymouth High School. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, stationed in the Philippians. In Richmond, on Dec. 23, 1951, Lyman would take as his wife the former Velma Smith. To this union would come four children: Beth, Todd, Kim and Bruce.

Well known as an advertising salesman in Plymouth and the surrounding areas, Lyman worked for Old Fort Specialty until he officially retired in January of 2015.

He was a member of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, the Plymouth VFW Post 1162, a 50 year member of the Plymouth-Kilwinning Masonic Lodge #149 and the Plymouth Rotary Club for 60 years. Velma and he were lifetime members of the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.

Lyman and Velma moved to Fishers, in October of 2015, so their children could better care for their needs.

He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years: Velma, Fisher; their children: Beth Butler, Fishers; Todd (Karen) Butler, Fishers; Kim M. Butler, Plymouth; and Bruce Butler, Fort Wayne. His grandchildren: Drew; Kyle; and Haley Butler, Fishers; and brother: Henry G. (Dorothy) Butler, Plymouth; also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the church with Rev. Larry Marhanka officiating. Burial will take place in the Oakhill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by members of the American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars- Marshall County Post 1162 and D.A.V.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association, Indianapolis, or to the First United Methodist Church.