BORN

1924

DIED

2014

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William Butterfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2014.

William Gene Butterfield "Mr. B" passed away Tuesday January 14th after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Byron Ray Butterfield and Bessie Lee Hunnicutt as well as his brother Boise Ray Butterfield and sister Eunice Lee Butterfield. He was born in Macomb, Illinois on August 13, 1924. He served as an Army Staff Sergeant in WWII in both Africa and Italy and received two bronze battle stars. He retired after 25 years at Ingalls Shipyard and was a long-time resident of Grand Bay, Al

He married Barbara J. Strader on December 20, 1945 in Macomb, Illinois. He leaves behind his loving wife Barbara of 68 years, three daughters, Christie J. Morris, Cindy J. Miears (John), Cathy J. Howell (Keith), grandchildren Candi Murray (David), Cookie Palmer, Kelly Miears, Shannon Miears, Raychel Larson (Randy), Michael Howell (Danielle), Nicole Howell and great-grandchildren Andrew Murray, Patrick Murray, Sean Murray, Aaron Palmer, JJ Simpson, Chloe Larson, Ash Miears, Clayton Kimbro, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Mr "B" never met a stranger and his jokes and riddles were infamous amongst family, friends and the staff at many Mobile area medical facilities. He believed that there was almost nothing that a hug or peppermint couldn't fix. He loved cross word puzzles, sudoku, ice cream, cookies and most desserts. Generations of Grand Bay area children have fond memories of visiting the Butterfield home at Halloween for both candy and an apple (for good health of course!). He was quick to talk politics or current events over a cup of coffee to anyone who would listen.

He was our family hero. His family was always first. He taught kindness, love, honesty, respect and the importance of laughter. He had faith that tomorrow might bring better things, and faith in a higher being than ourselves. Even near the end he still had a smile for everyone. He leaves behind many cherished memories, and will be greatly missed.

Visitatation is on Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 PM to be followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens (6100 Three Notch Road, Mobile, Al. 36619)

Arrangements under the direction of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Mobile, AL.

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October 26, 2014

I am so sorry to see my Uncle Gene has passed away. I haven't been good about keeping in touch. My heart goes out to all of the family. I live in Brigham City, Utah and would love to hear from any of the family. My phone # is (760) 508~4261. You are in my prayers, Barbara Heldreth

January 17, 2014

Richard Grayson

Cathy, Marilyn and I send our love to you and your family. You are blessed to have such nice parents and their positive, loving influence is evident in your life. I enjoyed my chats with your dad. He had a wonderful smile and I loved to hear his stories about his early years. I know that you will cherish his memory. May the Lord bring comfort to you and your mom and your whole family.
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January 17, 2014

Michelle Miller

Cathy and family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of this wonderful man. May your many memories give you comfort.

January 17, 2014

Beth Carriere

Our greatest sympathy to all for the loss of Uncle Gene. I have only positive memories of him. Always a smile and kind words. We will see you all at the service. Beth and Mississippi Butterfield family members.

January 17, 2014

Thinking of you Cindy and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him so keep his memory close to your heart. Love you

January 17, 2014

Ann Lansing King

Cathy and family : I send my sincere sympathies.

January 16, 2014

Shirley Purcell

Dearest Kelly, I send my prayers and sympathy on the death of your grandfather to you and all your family. He sounds like a person I would have enjoyed knowing, as many others did. The obituary was written by someone who really cared for him and I feel that you must have had a part in it.

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