Frederick E. "Gene" Butler

It was an honor to serve with Gene on the Diaconate at Trinity. He always had a cheerful disposition, and nack for listening and a workable solution for everything. His love for us and others were always evident. His love for Jesus was even greater. I will miss him.

Gene was a wonderful neighbor and person, and the neighborhood's loss of this extraordinary man is huge. Our heavy hearts are with Lori and the family.

When I was at the University of Virginia, I was in between places to live. My basement apartment had flooded from the rains and I was ankle deep in water. Lori (my uncle's sister) and Gene opened their home to me at a distressful time in my life until I was able to relocate. Gene Butler was a kind and I must say had a good sense of humor. I have been forever grateful for his and Lori's kind generosity and love during a difficult time. Thank you Gene. My love and prayers to you, Lori, during...

Gene was always so kind to me especially after I returned from overseas- he blessed me with his cheerful encouragement and jokes. Thank you for your service to us and to the Lord.

I attended church with Gene and he was a man I highly admired. I will remember Gene as a servant leader and a man who embodied the fruits of the Spirit. He will be deeply missed.

Gene called me several years ago and asked me to do some remodeling on his house. When we first met, we clicked well together. I ended up working in his home for a long time. Gene became more than just a good customer, he became a good friend. A friend that I could share my life with. I shared our plans about becoming missionaries in Mexico and he and Lori were both very supportive. They prayed for us and encouraged us. It was a pleasure working with Gene and talking about life...

Former working companion at GE. Rest in peace

I worked with Gene when I came over from the Replacement Hospital Project. He had the cubic near my desk. We were both from NC and talk a great deal about Asheville and the surrounding areas. He always had the biggest smile and he was kind to everyone. I will miss that the most. He is in a better place. May God bless his family in this time of sorrow.

I knew Gene and his smiling face but he didn't know me.
I attended Gene's church for many years as a single mom who didn't quite fit in and where I didn't know many people.
Most Sundays, Gene greeted me at the front doors with a big smile on his face, a big name tag on his chest and with a big outstretched hand. Many times, he was the only person to speak to me or who even knew I was there. I wish I could tell him how much that meant to me and because of him, I didn't feel...