Butch was born August 1, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to the late William and Martha Ellington Wilburn. A US Navy Seabees veteran, Butch retired in 2006 from Norris Auto Service after 35 years of service as a mechanic. He was a lifetime member of Dulin’s Grove Advent Christian Church.
Butch is survived by his wife, Norma Sherrill Wilburn, whom he married on October 6, 1967; his daughters, Kristy (Tim) Carter of Stanfield, and Michelle Haene of Mint Hill. He was a special Paw-Paw to his precious grandchildren, Kendall, Dakota, Garrett, Austin, Blake and Cody. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Pounds Lempko (Wayne) of Mint Hill; his sisters-in-law, Peggy (Casel), Barbara (Sid), Linda (Bob); one brother-in-law, Bobby (Joyce); and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 6, at Dulin’s Grove Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Matt Broadway and the Rev. Dr. Sid Bradley officiating. Pallbearers are Roger Brink, John Elliotte, John Woodman, IV, Dale Tucker, Stephen Bradley and Dr. Don Helms. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the interment at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dulin’s Grove Church Cemetery Wall Fund, 11200 Arlington Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.
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