Daniel Hilera Butler, Jr.

Daniel H. Butler, Jr., 65, of Meredith, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside just before midnight on December 31, 2010, after a lengthy illness.Dan was born on June 21, 1945, in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Daniel H. and Thelma I. (Younglove) Butler. He served 11 years in the U. S. Air Force, during which time he graduated from Syracuse University's Russian Language School. He also graduated with honors from The George Washington University with a degree in political science. He served one tour in Vietnam. After his service he became a consultant for many years as a Russian Military Weapons System expert to the Pentagon and DARPA, and he worked on such programs as the Stealth Bomber and the Patriot Missile.He leaves behind his wife, Ann (Bacon) Butler, and daughter, Meredith Younglove Butler, both of Meredith, NH; son, Daniel H. Butler, III, of Rockville, MD; step-daughter, Billie Jo Robinson and her family, of Clarksburg, MD; step-son, Scott Thompson and his family, of Florida; and a niece, Vanessa Butler, of Texas.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan's memory to the Salvation Army.Visitation:Calling hours will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104) Meredith, on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, from 7 through 9 pm. Service:A graveside committal service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:00 am, in the Meredith Village Cemetery. Rev. Stephen Neil, associate pastor of the 1st Baptist Church, of Meredith, will officiate.