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Joseph Butler Obituary
A native of Newport News, he was known to all his family and friends as Dad, Poppa, Brother, and Uncle Joe. He was born on July 12, 1925, to the late Charlie and Kate Butler. He was a member of Hilton Baptist Church and was a past Commander of the American Legion Post 255.
Joe was a WWII Veteran, who at the age of 19, received a Purple Heart, when he lost his leg in battle. He loved his country and was very proud to have served in the Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice R. Butler; son, Joseph 'Bubba' Butler II; and two brothers, Charles C. Butler and Ernest Butler.
Left to cherish his memory are, his daughter, Janice B. Neff and her husband, Richard of Newport News; sisters, Elsie Shenk of Jessup, Ga., and Laura Mae Seburn of Newport News; brother, Ara 'Teeny' Butler and his wife, Linda of Williamsburg. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Amy N. Shumate and husband, Ronnie, Ryan Neff and Stacie Gribble and her son, Kameron, Cassie Butler, J.C. Butler III; great-grandsons, Chase Shumate and John Moore. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Gloria Thompson and husband, Donald of Mathews; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Butler
steve hildebrand
November 6, 2009
Mr. Butler, to me, was a very caring and loving person, both to his family and friends. It was very enjoying to talk with him and his love of his country. He told me stories from his military days and we all owe a great deal of gratitude for his sacrifices for us all. I and all others who came in contact with him will remember him fondly. You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Shannon Wyatt
November 2, 2009
Dear Janice Lee,Richi,Amy,Ryan,JC,Cassie, and Ronnie
Uncle Joe will be greatly missed by me. I did'nt get to spend as much time with him as I would have liked to. Unfortunetly life got in the way. I have so many fond memories of him, aunt alice, bubba and of course you. I am thankful for my empecible memory. Ramona and I were reflecting on our earliest memories of you guys. For me it was your wedding to Richie. I remember just about the whole thing including on how hot it was outside. I was almost 5 or 6. Ramona said you Richi and bubba were teenagers. She remembers the wedding too. I remember riding my bicycle to Uncle Joe and Aunt Alice's house on my way to the Brentwood Pharmacy to spend my 26 cents on candy. That was my allowance until I was i highschool!!!! Ha!!
I am honored that God picked me to spend the last hour with my buddy. It has definetly humbled me.
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get!!!
I am soo glad I got my Buddy. We could and did talk about any and everything.
That is what family is all about.
I will really miss him but am glad he has moved to his final phase God has prepared for him. He has his leg back too.!!!! He can probably do more kartwheels than me now.!!!!
Amazing Grace was perfect. And You know what I mean.
I love you guys,
Shannon
November 2, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My father was Donald Butler Wainwright and My Grandmother was Eunice Butler Wainwright, sister of Joseph's father Charlie. I am so sorry I did not get to know him but I did meet him on several times, at funerals and I think he was at my fathers funeral 10years ago. Any way I want to give my sympathy to all the family.
Joanne Wainwright Miller
Joanne Miller
November 2, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My father was Donald Butler Wainwright and My Grandmother was Eunice Butler Wainwright, sister of Joseph's father Charlie. I am so sorry I did not get to know him but I did meet him on several times, at funerals and I think he was at my fathers funeral 10years ago. Any way I want to give my sympathy to all the family.
Joanne Wainwright Miller
Sherrie Dimon
November 2, 2009
Janice,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories and God's love see you through this sad time. God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean&Harold Murrow
November 2, 2009
Dear Janice Lee,
We're so sorry for your loss.
We have good memories of your Dad.
Though many years have gone by since seeing you, you will always be special to all of us.
The Murrow's
John and Janice Stewart
November 1, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of Joe Butler here on earth but how the angels must have rejoiced to have received such a wonderful soul into their heaven!
Erica Spencer
November 1, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr Butler.My grandmother Kay lived next door to him and my grandfather Joe always loved talking to him and cherished the friendship with him and with Bubba. I always remember seeing him sitting working or reading at his desk when passing by the house. We will keep your family in our prayers.
November 1, 2009
janice
So sorry for the loss of you dad
he was such a nice man.
Each year I looked so forward to him
comeing into the store and getting the
train ornaments for Richard, he always
seemed so excited about this.
I will always remember your family with good thoughts and friendship.
Brenda Smith
steve smith
November 1, 2009
janice,so sorry for your loss,it was an honor to have known him-god bless
Carol & Steve Reynolds
October 31, 2009
Janice, Richard, Amy, Ryan and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Joe was such a good man and always full of laughter. We enjoyed talking to your Mom and Dad years ago when they would come over to visit you, back when we lived in the neighborhood. They both were such good people, just like you are. Joe will be so missed by all that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Linda
October 31, 2009
To the family of Mr.Joe, I was his neighbor and for 22yrs we were friends. I cannot write my life story without including him and I loved him as though he were my daddy. We both were Veterans and Army (at that) and both stationed at Ft McClellan,Ala.When told of his passing,I was so broken, it may well have been my own father( for that's how much he was loved by people). Mr. Joe ,thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life these last 22yrs.To the family I am so sorrow for your loss;there will never be another Mr.Joe!
cathy shumate
October 31, 2009
Janice, we are so sorry for your loss. poppa joe joe was such a fun guy to be around. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
love , Ronnie, Cathy & Cassi
October 31, 2009
Uncle Joe, I'm sorry I didn't visit you more often, but the times I did, they were wonderful visits. You were always smiling about something fun and would tell me stories about some of your life when you were young. And sometimes a most recent happening that would make you happy and you shared with me. I love you always and may the Lords presents be with Janice and her family during this difficult time. Saran, Phil and family.
October 31, 2009
Uncle Joe, I'm sorry I didn't visit you more often, but the times I did, they were wonderful visits. You were always smiling about something fun and would tell me stories about some of your life when you were young. And sometimes a most recent happening that would make you happy and you shared with me. I love you always and may the Lords presents be with Janice and her family during this difficult time. Saran, Phil and family.
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