William Brian Butts

William Brian Butts obituary, Queen City, TX

William Brian Butts

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William Butts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hanner Funeral Service on Feb. 21, 2026.
William Brian Butts, age 60, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence. William was born August 25, 1965, to Dewey and Linette Butts. He was a legendary lineman by trade, and a Baptist by faith. William enjoyed working and being a lineman.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Jerri Faye Butts; brother, Terry Lee Butts; father, Dewey Butts; and nieces, Jessica and McKenzie Butts.

William is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tina Butts of Queen City, Texas; son, Will Butts of Queen City, Texas; stepsons, Matthew and Tommy Lawson both of Texarkana, Texas; brother, Jason Butts of Springhill, Louisiana; grandchildren, Bentley Butts, Hadley Butts, Beckham Butts; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the Hanner Funeral Chapel.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.

Interment will be in Shady Dale Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hanner Funeral Service

103 W Main St, Atlanta, TX 75551

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Feb

22

Service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hanner Funeral Service

103 W Main St, Atlanta, TX 75551

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