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Ronald Butterworth Obituary

Ronald Lee Butterworth, 58, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Lila Butterworth. Ronald is survived by his two brothers, George R. Butterworth and Vickie, and Roger E. Butterworth and Joni; one sister, Linda B. Harrell and Jim; two nieces, Tracy Strickland and Amy Harrell; great-niece, Morgan Hawkins; great-nephew, Liam Harrell; and special friends, the Morgan Family. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem Va. with the Rev. Ken Gray officiating. The Butterworth family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke Va., 540-562-1182.
Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2008.

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Travis Morgan

April 4, 2008

Words can't express the way Ronnie helped so many in so many ways. He was a great man and still is. He was like a 2nd father to me, always trying to guide me in the right direction. He had the heart of 100 men although sometimes no one knew. I was lucky to have known such a man that can never be replaced. I wish that everyone could have a person like him in their family. I will miss you so much Ronnie. You were gone way too soon. The whole family will love you forever and will never ever forget you. I hope your proud of how you changed my life cause I'm proud of what you helped me become and thats a man. Love You Always, Travis and Carrie Morgan

Jo Anne Cundiff

April 4, 2008

I will think of Ronnie often. He and I were great friends in high school and continued thru out times at the Salem Civic Center. He was a fantastic person who would do anything to help anyone that needed it. He will be greatly missed. I only wish there were more people like him.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Love,
Jo Anne

Mark Brittain

April 3, 2008

Though it has been many years since my childhood, Ronnie was always supportive to the kids participating in sports. He will be missed.

Louis Vuletich

April 3, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David & Rita Layne

April 3, 2008

Sorry to hear about Ron's passing.
God be with you!

don gregory

April 3, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Peggy Dickerson

April 3, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a great person, with a great attitude about life. We will miss him greatly at the Salem Civic Center. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help us. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers for the difficult days ahead.

Laurel Gaylor

April 3, 2008

How does one put into words the loss of one so dear, so gentlehearted, so generous. You were gone too soon. But we know now that your suffering has come to an end.

It's hard to grasp that you won't be there for long conversations, camping with all of us, cook-outs, Christmas parties or finding us places to live or vehicles.

We elected you "mayor" of our community, mostly for fun, but also because of your honesty, fairness and ability to create fun. We'll never forget your boogie and the bands you booked at Big Spring! From business and booty-shaking, you were our King.

These frail words cannot begin to encompass what you were to all of us. You will always live on in our memories and everytime we gather together.

"I really, really love you," I said to you. "I know you do" you said softly in your suffering. I always really, really will. Good-bye my dear friend and family member.

david rose

April 3, 2008

Ron was a very true friend and will be very missed.

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