Robert Eugene Butler, Jr. passed away March 31, 2017 at St. Joseph of the Pines in Southern Pines, NC after an extended illness.
He was born November 7, 1935 in Lumberton, NC to the late Robert and Nora Harrelson Butler of Fairmont, NC. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ann Margaret Butler and one sister, Johnsie Tyler of Newman, CA.
He graduated from Rowland High School in Rowland, NC in 1953. Robert served in the United State Marine Corp and in the U.S. Air Force. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Hamer, SC. He retired from Sara Lee Corp in Asheboro, NC after 33 years of employment.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Butler, and two sons, Robert Steven and Mark Alexander, one sister Jo Ellen Sellers and husband Gene of Little River, SC. Five grandchildren and two great grandsons.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines is assisting the family.