Raymond Ellis Butler was born April 26, 1922 and passed away January 29, 2022. He went to be with his Lord, and to be reunited with the love of his life, Majorie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ocie and Mamie Butler; his wife, Majorie; son, Kenneth; daughter, Susan; and granddaughter, Tandy.
Raymond and Majorie were married on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942 at Fairview Methodist Church. they were married 69 years and 11 months. Raymond was a member of Fairview Methodist Church since 1931. Marjorie was a member before they were married.
Raymond enlisted in the Army Air Corps in October 1942, where he served for 39 months. He then went on to retire as a mail carrier.
He is survived by three grandsons, Andy Butler (Tammy), Adam Butler, and Jason Quinn; and great grandchildren, Autumn Burgett, Austin and Haley Butler, Kendall Quinn, Gracie Butler, and Addison Armstrong.
A visitation for Raymond will be at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 11 am; with a graveside service to follow at Elmwood Cemetery at 12.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Butler family.
