Mr. Roy William Butler
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Mr. Roy William Butler

  • April 27, 1918 - January 20, 2013
  • Calvaryert City, Kentucky
  • American Cancer Society
    c/o Brenda McClaran, 510 West 9th St.
    Benton, KY 42025
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“I didn't know uncle Roy as well as I wish I had, but I do remember him very fondly. I wish I had known him better. I am glad to think that he is...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Don Demrow II - Naples, FL

“I knew Roy for many years and worked with him at National Vinegar. He was a hard worker, proud of his family and looked forward to retiring back...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Stan (Lee) Meister - Tucson, AZ

“Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Martha Littrell - Hardin, KY

“Uncle Roy will be missed...Such a wonderful man. I always loved listening to his stories of when he worked at the vinegar factory :) walking in his...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Michele Hatfield - KY

“Carolyn, Nita and family, i am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was such a plesant man, always a smile and kind words. He would stop by...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Margaret Ann Maddox - Benton, KY



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Mr. Roy William Butler, 94 of Calvert City, Kentucky died on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at 9:40 p.m. at the Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, Kentucky. He was of the baptist faith. Mr. Butler worked for the National Vinegar Company in Alton, IL for 35 years where he retired as a plant supervisor.

Born Saturday, April 27, 1918 in Calloway Co., Kentucky, he was the son of the late John William Butler and the late Linnie (Crick) Butler. He was the husband of Mildred Butler of Calvert City, KY.

Surviving are two daughters, Anita Fogg, husband James of Calvert City, KY and Carolyn Gray, husband Jerry of Benton, KY, sister, Gracie Phillips of Bethalto, IL; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Norma (Yates) Helmes, brothers, Harmon Butler, Carmon Butler, Floyd A. Butler, Troy M. Butler and John O. Butler, sisters, Mavis Butler, Nora Lee Butler and Claraene Butler.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, Kentucky with the Rev. Dr. Charles Frazier officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.

Friends may visit with the family between the hours of 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, Kentucky.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Brenda McClaran, 510 West 9th St. Benton, KY 42025.