BUTLER Lloyd Morton Butler, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 18, 2015. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1926, he was in his 70th year of marriage to his high school sweetheart, Marion (Lund), also of Pawtucket. He is survived by Marion, his sons Richard (Carol), Steve (Rebecca), and Bill (Eileen), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and his sister Mary Lou Raymond (Phil), of Vacaville, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Evelyn, his brother Richard (Sue), and his son Marshall (Carole). Lloyd was an All-State swimmer at East HS in Saylesville, RI, and earned varsity letters in swimming and soccer at Brown University. Following his Navy enlisted service during WW II, he received a Navy ROTC scholarship to Brown, and a Naval Reserve commission upon graduation in June 1947. Recalled to active duty in the Korean War, he served aboard USS Bergall (SS-320), a New London, CT-based diesel submarine, and was awarded his submarine dolphin qualifications at sea during that conflict. After his Korea service, Lloyd, Marion and their two eldest sons relocated to Jacksonville, FL. He continued his Naval Reserve service for another 25 years, including command of an OPCON unit at NAS Jacksonville, and retired as a Navy Captain in 1978 after 35 years of service. In 1969 with Jack Demetree (USAF) and Joe Long (USMC), Lloyd founded Demetree, Long and Butler, Insurance Agency, serving construction, commercial and residential clients in NE Florida. Now in its 5th decade it's known as Demetree Insurance Services, Inc. Lloyd served as trustee, deacon and head usher for over 50 years at Arlington Congregational Church; was its BSA Troop 263 leader and District Committee member for the No FL Council's Shawnee District, and received the Scouts highest adult leader honor, the Silver Beaver award. He was president of the Arlington Kiwanis Club, and was active in Toastmasters and other community organizations. A memorial service with full military honors, a scattering of ashes, and a reception will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Arlington Congregational Church, 431 University Blvd. North, Jacksonville, 32211. In lieu of flowers send donations to N FL Council, Boy Scouts of America, 521 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 10, 2015.

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Nick Nichols

June 28, 2015

To the Butler Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Lloyd's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Lloyd will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

CAPT(SS) Lloyd Morton Butler Jr.
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

May 16, 2015

Dear Marian And Family-
Many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
- Always, Ron Rutledge

Tom & Kitty de Groot

May 15, 2015

...and a great scout leader, who helped us grow up to be respectful, helping others, and being good citizens. Thank you for serving our country. Our wish for strength and keeping your memory alive and influencing the younger generations.

May 14, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the whole family. We met Lloyd and Marion in 1964 and became good friends. We're sorry not to be able to come tomorrow since we live in Asheville, N.C., but our thoughts are with you. Bill and Lisette de Goot

Sylvia Meister

May 14, 2015

Our condolences to you Marian and to your entire family. We know how much you loved Lloyd and we will all miss him. Sorry Paul and I will not be able to attend the memorial service this Saturday due to another committment, but our prayers are with you to feel God's peace and comfort during this time of loss.

Bill Trousdale

May 13, 2015

Thanks for sharing the obituary with us who are out of state. Our prayers are with the entire Butler family.

Bill Trousdale

Charles Grabill

May 11, 2015

My condolences to the Butler family. I was a classmate, fellow NROTC midshipman and fraternity brother of Capt Butler's son Bill. I only met Capt Butler on a few occasions but he was always gracious and helpful. RIP. Cdr Charles Grabill, USNR ret.

Bob Reinisch

May 10, 2015

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Marion and all of the Butler family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Lloyd's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

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