Kalvin "Butch" Eugene Bundrant

Kalvin E. Bundrant better known as “Butch” was born on July 2, 1946 to parents, Kenneth E. Bundrant and Armenta Lee Faulks-Gregg Bundrant in Rushville, IN. Butch was the oldest of four children and the only boy. Butch graduated from Rushville High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in 1965 where he served in the Vietnam War. During his time in service Butch received many honors and awards for his dedication and service in the U.S Air Forces. Throughout Butch’s life he was interested in so many things and had many careers. After being discharged from the U.S. Air Force, Butch went on to become an Insurance Fraud Investigator with State Farm Insurance for 28 years. At an early age Butch became interested in racing, over the years racing became his life. For a brief moment Butch drove race cars before coming a Chief observer in 2000 for the Indy Racing League. Butch became an official with the United States Auto Club and a member of The Old Timers Club. Butch had many hobbies as well which included his racing and car clubs, DJ’ing where he went by EZ Rabbit, mixing music, and building model race cars. He was also one of the first fathers to create a security team called “The Security dads” for Arlington High school in 1991. Butch lived a full life with many careers, hobbies, achievements and awards. On December 21, 1947 Butch was baptized in Rushville, IN at the age of 1 years old. Later in life Butch joined New Beginnings Fellowship Church where he was one of the first members to join when the church opened. He loved to volunteer to help at the church in any way he could, including with sound overs for the church. Butch was such a loving, caring, goofy and overall great person. He touched every person he met and lit up every room he walked in. He brought so much joy into every person’s life he was in. On August 29th, 2023 Butch transitioned this life, he is proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Armenta Bundrant. He is survived by his three sisters, Sherri, Beth and Tronda, and Paula and Harvey, who were like siblings to him. Also his three children; Michael Bundrant, Kim Bebley, and Brandon Bundrant, his 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. His Children and family were his life. Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 2125 North German Church Road, Indianapolis. Interment will follow Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Marion National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Riley Children’s Foundation and/or the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

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Kalvin "Butch" Eugene Bundrant

July 2, 1946 - August 29, 2023