FRANCIS LOUIS "BUTCH" RECOULLEY Jr.
FRANCIS LOUIS "BUTCH" RECOULLEY Jr.
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GREENSBORO — Francis Louis "Butch" Recoulley, Jr., 65, passed away at his residence after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 20, 2012.
An 11 a.m. funeral service will be held Friday, June 22, 2012 at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel. Entombment will be held immediately afterwards at Oakwood Memorial Park in High Point, NC.
"Butch" was born in Natchitoches, LA on April 17, 1947 to Francis L. Recoulley, Sr. and Margaret C. Recoulley. He was a member of Westover Church and also a member of The Happy Hearts Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. "Butch" loved people and was easy to love in return. He never met a stranger and also was so kind spirited.
He was preceded in death by his father, Francis L. Recoulley, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret C. Recoulley of Greensboro. He is also survived by a brother, Monty Recoulley of Wilmington, NC. Other survivors include a niece, Jennifer Koontz, nephew Mark Recoulley and many loving cousins.
The family will receive friends at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street on Thursday, June 21 from 6 until 8 p.m.
It is requested that memorial donations be made in "Butch's" name to Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Rd., Greensboro, NC, 27410 or to First Baptist Church, Happy Hearts Class, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC, 27401.
This obituary was originally published in the News Record.
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Dave Belk
December 14, 2012
R.I.P.Butch Recoulley.You were a good longtime & former neighbor to have for 42 years.Susan & I will miss you sorely.Won't forget the memories we shared & the birthday parties you attended with the Larose sisters:Joanna & Tina.Also you babysat us a few times.Your mother Margaret & late father mean so much to a vital part of my triad heritage as do others who still live in Greensboro today as they did back then.Won't forget the last time I visited with you & Margaret.Have a good time in heaven with your father & mine too along with Carl Shropshire & Sonny Cashion.Do miss'em too.Were also part of my hometown's legacy.Still do enjoy trains a lot.Bye Butch.I'll keep you in my memory for years to come.
Dave Belk
December 14, 2012
Dear Butch:Sorry to hear of your untimely death this past 6-20-12.That was also on my late father's birthday.He would've been 79 this year.But now you've gone to join him & your late father up in heaven.Thanks for bein' such a good friend & former neighbor to me & Susan these past 42 years.I'm gonna miss you a lot Butch!Won't forget the times we spent together including our birthdays & with the Larose sisters:Joanna & Tina.May you R.I.P.Butch.You were one part of my triad heritage.I had others too.Do miss your late father as well.I love you Butch.
Richard Padgett
July 13, 2012
Mrs. Recoulley & Monty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of our childhood. Butch was a great companion!
Richard Padgett
Sharon Hightower
June 25, 2012
Mrs. Recoulley: I know Butch was your heart and he was such a kindhearted individual. I will always remember his smile. You are in my prayers, may God give you comfort knowing that he is now smiling down on you.
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Susan Davis
June 21, 2012
Butch will always hold a very special place in my heart. The sun seemed to shine a little brighter whenever he was around. He was such a sweetheart of a guy. I will miss him greatly, but I will carry with me the memories of all the fun times we had at Christmas and birthday celebrations.
John Kornegay
June 21, 2012
Please know of my love and prayers! Butch was so special and I know he is rejoicing in the loving arms of Jesus!
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