Samuel Butts Obituary

Samuel A. Butts, Jr.

Nashville, TN

Age 91 of Nashville, October 22, 2013.

A native of Kingston Springs and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He moved to Nashville after the war, received a Master's degree from Vanderbilt University and spent 40 years with Genesco.

Preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Butts. Survived by his sons, Samuel A. Butts III (Glenna) and James Edward Butts.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Hwy. 100, Nashville, (615) 646-9292. www.afamilylegacy.com

Published by The Tennessean on Oct. 24, 2013.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lin Griffin

October 28, 2013

Thank you, Terri

October 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss Sam. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Terri Hazzard

October 24, 2013

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Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Nashville

9090 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221

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