Bradley Jacob Butler, 19 of Madill, Okla., heroically passed away January 20, 2026, at his home.
Brad was born August 2, 2006, in Ardmore, Okla., to Bambi Butler and Bobby Hills. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend—known for his loving heart, humor, kindness, selflessness and wild-unforgettable laugh, which lit up the room. He kept us on our toes for you never knew what he would do next.
Brad graduated from Madill High School in 2024. Brad enjoyed gaming, working at Taco Bell in Madill, and spending time with the light of his life, his fiancée, Kya. He cherished moments with family and friends—whether fishing with his brothers or sitting around a fire pit in the yard. Those simple moments meant everything to him.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Michael Jay Butler; maternal great-grandparents, Jay and Lenora Butler of Ardmore, and Rutha and Bill Sprouse of Greenville, Texas; paternal grandfather, Don Hills of Ardmore; last, but definitely not least, his angel twin, Starr Oldham, of the home.
Brad is survived by fiancée, Kya Oldham of Madill; mother and stepfather, Bambi and John Phillips of Lebanon; father, Bobby Hills of Ardmore; Nana, Mary Butler, of the home; paternal grandmother, Carol Hills of Oklahoma City; brothers, Michael Caldwell and wife Peyton and their children, Cope and Elie, of Coleman, Austin Pumphrey and girlfriend Heather Davis of Madill, Dakota Pumphrey and wife Ashley and their daughter Chrissy of Ardmore and Terry Butler of Madill; sister, Jordan Phillips of Lebanon; fiancés’s’ family, Kelton, Ray and Michael of Madill; aunt, Michelle Butler of Madill; cousins, Makayla Hills, Brazelyn Cheadle, Nova Cheadle and Skylar Hills of Midwest City, Danielle Hills, Envii Clerkley, Lorenzo Clerkley of Ardmore; along with many other cousins and cherished bonus family members.
Brad will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at Brad, Kya and Kelton’s youth church, First Methodist Church of Madill at 4:00 p.m. on February 21, 2026.
Special thanks to the Red Cross and our community for the love, support, and donations.