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Tony Butler obituary, Tallapoosa, GA

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Tony Butler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Mr. Tony George Butler, age 66, of Buchanan, GA, formerly of Fruithurst, AL, passed away October 31, 2025. He was born January 28, 1959 in Bowdon, GA to the late George Butler and Virginia Skinner Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Butler and sisters, Geneva Masters, Patricia Bowen, and Clara Taylor.
Tony worked as a foreman for the Cleburne County Road Department for many years. He loved to fish and was an avid Alabama Football fan. Most of all he loved his grandchildren and loved spending time with them.
Tony is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Metz Butler; daughter and son in law, Jennifer and Jamie Davis, all of Buchanan; grandchildren, David Moore, Dustyn and Minnie Moore, TJ Davis, and Bekah Davis; and sisters, Shelby McElroy, of Trickum Valley, AL and Judy Bevard, of Helen, GA.
A visitation will be held for friends and family at Miller Funeral Home Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Following the visitation, Miller Funeral Home will provide Aquamation services.
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Miller Funeral Home

41 West Mill Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

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