Willie Elbert Butts

Willie Elbert Butts obituary, Wendell, NC

Willie Elbert Butts

Willie Butts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell on Jan. 13, 2023.
Willie Elbert Butts
December 10, 1938 – December 26, 2022
SPRING HOPE – Willie Elbert Butts, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born in Johnston County to the late Guy Butts and Bessie May Butts. He worked in sanitation for the Town of Cary for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his soul mate, Margie Allmon and his brother, Walter Butts.
He is survived by his children, Roxie Carter (Hector Martinez) of Spring Hope and Jerry Allmon (Tammy) of Knightdale; sister, Ruby Parrish of Clayton; 9 grandkids, 12 great-grandkids and 3 great great-grandkids.
In respecting Mr. Butts' wishes, there will be no service. Arrangments entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC. www.stricklandfuneral.com

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