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Sam Butcher(1939-2024)

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Sam Butcher was born on 1 January 1939 in Jackson, Michigan, USA. Sam was a writer, known for Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas (1993), Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas (1991) and Little Sparrow (1995). Sam was married to Katie Cushman. Sam died on 20 May 2024 in Carthage, Missouri, USA.
BornJanuary 1, 1939
DiedMay 20, 2024(85)
BornJanuary 1, 1939
DiedMay 20, 2024(85)
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Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas (1993)
Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
7.8
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  • Writer(creator)
  • 1993
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas (1991)
Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
7.1
Video
  • Writer(creator)
  • 1991
Little Sparrow
Video
  • Writer(creator)
  • 1995
Who's Who at the Zoo?
Video
  • Writer(creator, as Samuel Butcher)
  • 1995

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  • Little Sparrow
    Video
    • created by (creator)
    • 1995
  • Who's Who at the Zoo?
    Video
    • created by
    • story by (creator, as Samuel Butcher)
    • 1995
  • Simon the Lamb (1994)
    Simon the Lamb
    5.7
    Video
    • created by
    • story by (creator, as Samuel Butcher)
    • 1994
  • Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas (1993)
    Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
    7.8
    Video
    • created by (creator)
    • 1993
  • Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas (1991)
    Timmy's Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas
    7.1
    Video
    • created by (creator)
    • 1991

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  • Alternative name
    • Samuel Butcher
  • Born
    • January 1, 1939
    • Jackson, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • May 20, 2024
    • Carthage, Missouri, USA
  • Spouse
    • Katie Cushman1959 - 1987 (divorced, 7 children)

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    Four sons Jon, Phillip, Timothy and Donald, and three daughters, Tammy, Deborah and Heather.

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