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Michael Butterworth Obituary

Michael W. Butterworth CHARLOTTE - Mike was born March 19th, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bob and Betty Butterworth and passed away on December 10th, 2015, at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was a beloved husband, brother, and father; survived by wife Cindy, daughter Kelly, son Michael, daughter-in-law Shirley, and his brothers Bob and John. Mike enjoyed his retirement in the Carolinas where he took up woodworking and alternated between enjoying or being frustrated by the game of golf. Although he lived in the Carolinas, Mike will be remembered as a loyal Philadelphia sports fan despite recent evidence that he had been enjoying the Carolina Panthers' success. The family will hold a memorial service to honor Mike's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mike can be made to Charlotte Rescue Mission: 907 W. 1st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 or charlotterescuemission.org (click on Donate link).

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 11, 2015.

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Sue (Widener) Anduze

January 14, 2016

So sorry Butterworth family on your loss of Mike. Great school memories.

January 14, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Siegle Lederer

Evelyn Walsh (Seitz)

January 14, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts are with you Cindy and your family.

December 23, 2015

Raised a pint in honor of Mike at our annual Christmas get together of ex Adelco employees last night. Always had great memories of Mike. He will be missed.

December 14, 2015

Cindy and Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Keeping you close to our hearts and prayers.

Scott and Sue Zimpfer

Sue and John Reiss

December 14, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts Cindy, Mike and Kelly.

Although we didn't get to see you very often you were always so much fun to be around. I always loved Mike's sense of humor!!

December 14, 2015

To The Butterworth Family,
May the prayers of friends and family comfort you and faith in God Almighty uphold you and loving cherish memories help to console your heart. Through heartfelt prayers, we can come to experiences "the peace of God that excel all thought." Philippians 4:7
With Kindness, Comfort and Peace,
Ms. Flonnie Taylor
Wilson, North Carolina

Gail Faulkner

December 14, 2015

To all the Butterworths
I am so sorry for your loss. May Mike rest in peace.

Tom Johnston

December 13, 2015

I'll miss you Michael.

Davida (Stroup) Weinberger

December 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you. Mike and I were classmates from junior high on. Many fond memories...

Susan White Eggleston

December 13, 2015

So very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. We were high school classmates. He was always fun to be around. Our sympathies to the family~

Z F

December 12, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)

Pat Peck

December 11, 2015

So sorry for your loss,Cindy ,Kelly, Michael & Shirley. I am reminded of Mike daily as I look out my window @ the birdhouse he gave to me. He was special. With love.

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