OBITUARY Brandon Allen Gene Butts of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on Sunday, March 5, 2023, having reached the age of twenty-four years, one month and fifteen days. Brandon was born in Washington, MO on January 18, 1999, son of James Adam Butts and Cortne June Utterback. Brandon is survived by his parents, James Butts of St. Clair, MO and Cortne Faifer of St. Clair, MO; by his grandparents, Linda Nunn-Statler and husband Brad of O'Fallon, MO, Shawn Butts of Union, MO and Bob Butts of St. Clair, MO; by his sisters, Caitlyn Butts of O'Fallon, MO and Julie Butts of O'Fallon, MO; by his aunt and uncle, Bobbie Lenau and husband, Jason, of Gerald, MO and his uncle Shane Weber of Lake St. Louis, MO; by great-aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends, especially Noah. Brandon loved to spend time outdoors, riding scooters, skateboarding, or riding dirt bikes. He also loved to go fishing and hunting when he was younger. What meant most to him was time spent with family and friends. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, great-nephew, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with the family officiating. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the funeral home. A private committal will take place at a later date at Virginia Mines Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Virginia Mines Cemetery Fund.