Edwin Bryce Butler

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.