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Richard Butler Obituary
He was the owner of Butler Body Shop for 31 years. Richard was a member of Shackelfords Chapel United Methodist Church, Manchester Masonic Lodge # 14, and the Gloucester American Legion. He was an Army veteran. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and hunter.
He was preceded in death by his father, William O. Butler; his mother, Rosetta T. Booker; a sister, Carolyn B. Keener, and her husband, Kenneth; surrogate parents, Thornley and Hannetta Chandler.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra S. Butler; a son, Richard B. Butler Jr., and his wife, Robin; two daughters, Gay B. King, and her husband, Burke; Kimberly B. Smith, and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Megan, Claire and Peyton Butler, Caroline and Taylor King, Jacqueline and Tyler Smith; and a brother, William D. Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held noon Friday, Aug. 15, at Shackelfords Chapel United Methodist Church, 3727 Buena Vista Road, Plain View, Va. (King & Queen County). Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 14, at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point, Va. A Masonic rite service will be held at 5 p.m. today, Aug. 14, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Shackelfords Chapel Memorial Association, c/o Mary Adams, 5001 Sturgeon Pt. Rd., Providence Forge, VA 23140. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Butler
Tony Bonniville
September 29, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers!
Wendy Martin
September 2, 2008
To The Butler Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and you all are in our prayers.
BOBI AND JOE TOWARD
August 26, 2008
SANDRA, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ON THE LOSS OF RICHARD.
Walt & June Toward
August 19, 2008
Sandra, and family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Edward F Swansey, Secretary - Manchester Lodge No. 14
August 19, 2008
Manchester Lodge No. 14 extends its deepest sympathy to the Butler family in the loss of Brother Richard Butler. May the memories of his life brighten your lives as you continue your journey here.
Pam Boswell
August 17, 2008
Sandra, Ricky, Gay & Kim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kimberly Sirman
August 16, 2008
Sandra & Family - I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Roxane Jones
August 15, 2008
Sandra, Rick, Gay, and Kim My thought and prayers are with you.
Barbara Chapman
August 14, 2008
To the Butler family,
Our love and prayers are with you at this time.
He was a good friend to the Chapman "boys".
Trust in God--He is always there for you.
Jimmy and Barbara Chapman, Gloucester, Virginia
Karen Wright
August 14, 2008
Sandra, Ricky and family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Patricia, Home and Health Svs.
August 14, 2008
Dear family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I offer my deep condolences. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2nd Corinthians 1:3
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