Charles "Butch" Henry Piatt
September 10, 1940 ~ October 16, 2025
Charles “Butch” Henry Piatt, Sr, age 85, of Ocala, FL (formally of Monticello, NY and Jackson, TN) passed away October 16, 2025 at home after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary disease. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 10, 1940 in Binghamton, NY to the late Amos G. Piatt and Catherine Gage.
Butch is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Sharon Ramsey Piatt. Children Charles Piatt, Jr., Christine Prokosch (James), Stacey Kent (George) and Robert A. Piatt; Grandchildren Taylor Prokosch, Dylan Piatt and Kayla Piatt; Great Grandchildren Josh and Lilith Boyd. He was predeceased in death by his brother Robert G. Piatt.
Butch was US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Newport News from 1957 to 1961. He retired from the Monticello Village Highway Department in 2002 after 25 years of service.
A passionate horseman and avid hunter. He loved to read, dance, travel and spend time with family and friends. He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He could often be found at classic car shows with fellow enthusiast friends. He lived life to its fullest. A great storyteller, time spent with him was filled with laughter and love.
The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Gentiva Hospice for the comfort, dignity, and peace they helped provide in his final journey. A very special thank you to his nurse Hannah for her kindness and expert care.
His last wishes were to be cremated which is being managed through Crevasse’s Simple Cremation. . Contributions in his memory may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or Wounded Warriors Project.
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Heartfelt condolences for you, Sharon and family. Butch always seemed to be cheerful and smiling; a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sharon and family Sending prayers🙏🏻 may God hold you in his arms and comfort you in this difficult time. I did not know which very long, but he was definitely an amazing man. I loved listening to him tell his stories. we both shared the love for horses and had many conversations about them. He will be deeply missed.
Sending our condolences to you and the family
Sending my prayers 🙏 and condolences to the family
Mom I have no words I know that the whole family is going through what we’re going through it in our each in our own way just know that I’m here if you need me rest in Peace Dad I love you
Butch was a very nice person. It was a pleasure knowing him. And his wonderful family. Until we meet again, fly with the angels.
So sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace my friend…
Sending my prayers and love to the family! Always know he’s with all the ones he loves very much
Sending my prayers to the whole family! 🙏
Sharon & family, We are so sorry for the passing of your husband and father. We only knew him a few years but we always considered him a friend. He will be missed by all that knew him. Our deepest sympathy, Lori & Mike McMullen
I wish that we lived closer Sharon so that we could come over and visit with you. Maybe after a while we’ll take a plane down to Tampa. I’m so sorry for your loss.