Collinsville, MS
Funeral Home
Robert Barham Family Funeral Home
Visitation
Monday, November 2, 2026,5-7 PM, Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.
Service
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10 AM, Midway Baptist Church.
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Airman and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on October 29, 2026 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Colonel Edwin Bryce Butler, of Collinsville, MS, age 53, who had served within the MSANG within the 186th Refueling Wing has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Airman. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Airman has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Airman for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
Dec 27, 1972 — Oct 29, 2026
Collinsville, MS
A funeral service for Bryce Butler will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Midway Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Pogue officiating. Burial to follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Bryce Butler, age 53 of Collinsville was born on December 27, 1972 and passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, peacefully at his home.
Bryce dedicated 34 years of his life to serving in the Mississippi Air National Guard, reaching the rank of Colonel. As a highly skilled pilot, he flew several aircraft, including the KC-135, MC-12W, and C-27J, and he participated in numerous deployments, including the Global War on Terror, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Desert Storm. His commitment to his country and his bravery will be remembered by all who knew him.
Beyond his distinguished military career, Bryce was an avid outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed hiking, running marathons, camping, and kayaking, and he embraced the beauty of nature with a fervor that inspired those around him. A devoted fan of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, he took great joy in rooting for his team.
Bryce was also a faithful member of Midway Baptist Church in Meridian, MS, where he found community and fellowship. He generously volunteered his time at the Boys and Girls Club and Righteous Oaks Recovery Center, embodying a spirit of service and compassion for others. Bryce’s loving spirit and generous heart will be missed deeply by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bryce was a loving husband and father who is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Lisa Butler; daughters, Victoria Smith (Hunter) and Julia Butler; granddaughters, Emma Kate and Rylee Smith; parents, Tom and Gayle Butler; brother, Eric Butler (Jaycee); niece, Lila Butler; nephew, Grant Butler; a host of extended family and friends.
Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.
The family ask that memorial donations be made to the Center for Pregnancy Choices of Meridian, in Bryce’s honor.