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George Simeon "Sim" Butler
MARION, NC — George Simeon "Sim" Butler died on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, N.C. He was 83 years old.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 8, at Roseboro Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Sim enjoyed a long career in the packaging industry, first at Rexham Corporation in Greensboro, N.C., and later at Etta Packaging and Laird Corporation in Marion.
Sim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a quiet, generous, and gentle presence in his family, his church, and his community. The son of Carmen and Loré Royal Butler, he was born and raised in Roseboro, N.C., where he met the love of his life, his wife, Evelyn. As a young man, he was an avid ham radio operator, making contacts with other enthusiasts around the world. An ardent supporter of the arts, Sim spent much time traveling around the state, and the country, with Evelyn to enjoy cultural opportunities including theater and orchestra concerts.
Sim also loved bluegrass music; he regularly attended music festivals, rarely missing an opportunity to spend a weekend in April at Merlefest in Wilkesboro. A longtime Carolina season ticket holder, Sim enjoyed traveling to Chapel Hill to cheer on the Tarheels in home football and basketball games. As much as he enjoyed leisure pursuits, Sim was also a devoted worker who served in positions at CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care and H&R Block after his official retirement. As a volunteer, he served as treasurer of Foothills Community Theater and as a trustee, secretary/treasurer, and chairman of the board of McDowell Hospital.
Sim was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion, where he served as a deacon and taught a popular adult Sunday school class for years.
Sim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn, his children, George Butler, Robert (Sarah) Butler, and Ann Carmen (Jeff) Zivan, and his seven grandchildren, Isabel Butler, Emma Butler, Sam Zivan, Kate Butler, Jack Zivan, Sim Butler, and Zoe Butler. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Sim's honor be made to CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care and First Baptist Church of Marion.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro, NC 28382.
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Doris Robinson
November 7, 2022
Evelyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Sim personally but felt as if I knew him just from the things you would say. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Doris Robinson
Bob and Deb Roberts
November 5, 2022
We just heard of Sim´s passing and wanted to reach out to the family and share both memories and condolences to each member of the family.
Evelyn we remember the shrimp peels at your house and how much fun we had with all the Etta/Laird team. It was one of the most enjoyable evenings we had and we were always impressed by your and Sim´s hospitality. Bobby always looked up to Sim as a mentor and they just clicked in their working relationship. He is still mentioned by Bobby and the differences he made in his career. I can think of no better compliment but to know the impact he made on those who worked around him.
We were at hospice in Marion one day and saw Sim and we were so impressed by his commitment to making that happen in McDowell County. What an incredible accomplishment.
So as saddened as we were by this news, we know that each of you will feel this loss for some time to come. Please know that we will be lifting each of you up in our prayers during the coming days. Blessings to the Butler Family
Bob and Deb Roberts
Brenda Killough
November 5, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Sim´s death. He was a fine Christian gentleman. We worked together at hospice in Marion. Prayers for his family as you grieve his death.
Rhonda & Jimmy Dobson
November 4, 2022
Evelyn, I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family. Rhonda & Jimmy Dobson
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