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Tommy Butler

1959 - 2015

BORN

1959

DIED

2015

Tommy Butler Obituary

Thomas Lee Butler

Tommy Butler, 55, of Tallahassee, passed away on January 14, 2015.

Tommy was a native of Atlanta, Georgia and just recently returned to Tallahassee. He loved animals and especially his dog, Gretchen.

Survivors include his mother, Hattie Hurst (Jessie) of Woodville; daughter, Lyn Owens (Alan) of Georgia; one son; two sisters, Kim Stevens (Johnny); Cathy Butler (Danny); one brother, James Callentine (Tiffany) all of Woodville; one granddaughter, Melissa; and many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service at Woodville Cemetery is planned. Tholley Taylor with AmeriCare Funeral & Cremation (www.AmeriCarefc.com or 850/627-1111) is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 16, 2015.

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January 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. You will all be in my prayers

Susan Crosby

January 19, 2015

Ms. Hattie, Kim, Cathy and Jimmy, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We know it's hard to lose your love ones, may God comfort you all.

James and Gale Berry

January 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. You may be out of sight...But never out of their minds and hearts. Rest in peace...

Lyn Owens

January 16, 2015

I will miss him so much we may have not been close but and knowing he was around and I could one day see him or hear from him is now gone but I glad he is no longer sick and hurting.. Tommy I love you and will miss you so very much

January 16, 2015

Kim, Cathy, and Mrs.Hattie I'm so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. My prayers are with you all. May God's love comfort you at this difficult time.

Florence Filgo Rabon

Kim Stevens

January 16, 2015

I'm going to miss my brother. We talked every week and so used to helping him. But I know he is no longer in pain. He had been sick a very long time.

my beloved father

lyn owens

January 16, 2015

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