Robert Wayne “Butch” Rousey, 59, of Woodville died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Butch was born July 22, 1949 in Junction City, Kentucky to James Robert and Loretta (Cornett) Rousey. Butch was a self-employed drywall installer. He served as a boatsman’s mate in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was baptized at Mount Freeman Baptist Church and attended Boyle County High School. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, Boyle Post #46. Butch was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener.
He is survived by sisters, Linda Diane Carter, Beckie Faye Rousey, and Bonnie Kaye Rousey all of Lumberton; nephews, Justin Wayne Rousey, Daniel Holloway, and Nathan Duane Vickers; nieces, Jennifer Leigh Rios, Kayla Leigh Holloway, and Marsha Kaye Smith.
Graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 6, 2009 at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. Military services were conducted in Kentucky on Sunday, February 1, 2009.
