Earl Butler Obituary
Earl Vivian Butler, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at his home in Scottsville, with his daughter by his side.
He was born on February 1, 1918, in Fluvanna County, a son of the late Samuel Vivian and Mattie Perkins (O'Brien) Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Frances Farrish Butler; two brothers, Forrest and Sammy Butler; and one sister, Juanita Dansey.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beverley and Charles Baber; and a brother, Malcolm Butler and his wife, Gertrude, of Scottsville. He will be dearly missed by many people, especially his brother, who lived next door.
Earl was a member of Scottsville United Methodist Church. He was very proud that he served his country for more than four years during World War II. After returning home in 1945, he worked as an automobile mechanic in Scottsville and later in Charlottesville. When he retired, he and his wife enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques.
No one could have been loved more than Earl was by his wife and daughter. He was a kind, caring, unselfish person who put everyone else's needs above his own. Everyone who met him loved and respected him. He was a true servant of mankind.
There will be no formal visitation night. A viewing will be held from 12 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville.
The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Scottsville United Methodist Church by the Reverend Jeane Dunkum. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Scottsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 280, Scottsville, VA 24590.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Steve & Brenda Clark
December 4, 2009
Charles, Beverly and Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Earl and Nick were loved by all of us and will surely be missed. Blessed are we who knew them and will remember!!
Love, Steve and Brenda Clark
December 4, 2009
Being a niece of Gertrude, I often saw your dad when I would go to visit her. Once, I locked my keys in my car and Earl saw me trying to get the door open. Of course, he came over and asked if he could help. He got me a coat hanger and between the two of us we got the door open. It's a time like this that those memories return and you appreciate them so much more.
Thank God for having had such a wonderful earthly father and rest assured that now he's with his heavenly father where he'll live forever blessed! Carolyn Collins
December 2, 2009
Beverly and Charles,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Earl was such a caring, kind gentleman. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone followed his example.
Mary Curtis Ott
Scottsville, VA
Judy Ward and Rue Roach
December 2, 2009
My prayers go out to you. Growing up next door to Earl and Frances I will always remember looking across the field and seeing your Dad in the garden or walking around the field with his stick. Waving when he would see me checking on my mom. My mother will miss such good neighbors
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Linda Deeds Maupin
December 2, 2009
Dear Beverly,
Losing your mom and dad so close together must be the hardest things you have ever faced in life. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and I hope you find comfort in knowing that your parents were wonderful people and they loved you very much.
Stephen & Kathy Burdette
December 2, 2009
We are so very sorry. Losing a parent is hard, losing them three months apart is extremely hard. We know very well. We lost our parents three months apart and four months apart. Our hearts are heavy with sadness for you. May God hold you close in His Loving Arms and whisper words of comfort in your ears that can only come from Him at this time.
John & Sarah Davis
December 1, 2009
Our prayers and sympathy are with you. We will miss them at the Senior Center in Scottsville.
Joe & Linda Hughes
December 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Butler was the sweetest man, I will miss them both so very much. They were such a big part of SUMC it want be the same to look out and not see them sitting there,wonderful memories. May God bless and confort you at this time.
December 1, 2009
Earl and Frances were special people. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ruth and Carolyn Mawyer (Charlottesville, VA)
Raymond Klein
December 1, 2009
Please be comforted, knowing that both Earl and Frances are rejoicing together in Heaven. I pray for your comfort during this time of mourning.
Winnie Brown
December 1, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to each of you. Earl and Frances will both be missed at the senior center in Scottsville. May you find confort in the many memories of your dad and mom. Take care and may God continue to watch over you and give you peace. Winnie Brown
Janet and Tom Woods
December 1, 2009
Our hearts are heavy. Wonderful memories. Our prayers are with you always.
Marjorie Smith
December 1, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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