James Marion Butler, 97, of Robbins, North Carolina, passed away peacefully June 9, 2023 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
He was born June 1, 1926 in Moore County NC to the late John Marion Butler and Ocia Currie Butler. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Following his military service he made a career in textiles. He was married to Lois Kennedy. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Robbins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, siblings: Jeroylene Butler, Sybil Butler Inman (Mark) & Carlton Currie Butler (Louise) and nephew Bryan Keith Inman.
He is survived by his two daughters Kay Dancy (Darrell) and Myra Cockerham, 4 grandchildren Tyler Dancy (Alison), Jillian Dancy, John Cockerham (Elaine) and Kelley Cockerham; 4 great grandchildren; Harper, Reagan, Paxton and Oden.
Memorial service will be 11:30 AM Tuesday at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, with the Reverend Kenneth McNeill officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM, at the church. A private burial will be held at High Fall United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 400, Robbins, NC 27325.
Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Butler family.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
