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1, 1935 - April 15, 2010SOUTH BEND - Larry N. Butcher, 74, of Loudon, TN, died April 15, 2010. Mr. Butcher was born November 1, 1935, in South Bend, IN, to Neal and Winnie Butcher. He was a graduate of Riley High School, and was an avid Notre Dame fan who ushered at the Fighting Irish football games for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Marilyn S. Butcher; three children, Brian Butcher of Old Fort, NC, Bradley (Stephanie) Butcher of Franklin, TN, and Suzanne Butcher of Indianapolis, IN. Survivors also include two grandsons, Blake and Tate Butcher of Franklin, TN; and one sister, Judy Corrello of Scotch Plains, NJ. Following high school, Larry served in the U.S. Army Reserve before working at Standard Oil of Indiana for 39 years. He and Marilyn retired to Loudon, TN, in 1993 to pursue his passion for golf and her love of waterfront living. Mr. Butcher was an avid golfer who was known to play over 90 holes in one day. He was particularly skilled at planning golf outings for his friends and larger charity events. The Senior Olympics was another outlet for his endless athletic pursuits. He first threw the javelin at age 72, and won medals in several other events over the past few years. Larry has been instrumental in planning this year's Senior Olympics golfing events in the TN Southeast District. His family was always his first priority, closely followed by his dear friends. They all cherish the memories of a proud, loving and dedicated man who always gave one hundred percent in life. The family will receive friends today, April 19, at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the Tellico Village Community Church in Loudon, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, or to the Loudon County Domestic Violence Shelter. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com