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Joseph Earl Ringer

Joseph Earl Ringer or “Butch” as he was affectionately known, transitioned to the light of the spirit world August 25, 2025 in Chesapeake, VA. Butch was 73 and a US Army Vietnam Veteran. His survivors include Kathy, his devoted wife of 30 years; his daughter PJ (husband Chuck); his son, Ricky (wife Chelsea); two cherished grandchildren, Karlee and Emma and a host of other relatives, extended family members, and loyal friends.
A full obituary is pending.
Butch’s preference for the simplicity of cremation will be honored and his celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 1 pm to 6 pm at a location to be announced in the near future. Please share an expression of sympathy with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com .
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I'm so sorry to hear of Butch's passing My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Kathy, Rickey, PJ, Thanks for sharing Butch with me. He made the curtains Kathy made work for the Upper Room Sunday School Class work. I'm thankful for his friendship and help. God Bless you Butch and I appreciate your support my friend. Love you all. Chris
Sending my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Butch was truly an incredible individual. I was blessed to have known him for over 20 years. He was an Awesome boss, and you could always count on him to share his 40+ years of knowledge regarding Gov contracts.. He will surely be missed. God Bless Bossman
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and the family over the loss of Butch . I am sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. I am holding you in my prayers. Linda
I'm so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. We worked together for a number of years at NSGA , My prayers go out to the family and friends,
Kathy , I’m sorry to hear that Butch has passed. Wrapping you and the family in love
I’m so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Kathy, Rickey, PJ, Thanks for sharing Butch with me. He made the curtains Kathy made work for the Upper Room Sunday School Class work. I’m thankful for his friendship and help. God Bless you Butch and I appreciate your support my friend. Love you all. Chris
Sending my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Butch was truly an incredible individual. I was blessed to have known him for over 20 years. He was an Awesome boss, and you could always count on him to share his 40+ years of knowledge regarding Gov contracts.. He will surely be missed. God Bless Bossman
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and the family over the loss of Butch . I am sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. I am holding you in my prayers. Linda
I’m so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. We worked together for a number of years at NSGA , My prayers go out to the family and friends,
Kathy , I’m sorry to hear that Butch has passed. Wrapping you and the family in love