James Walter Butler
August 28, 1946 ~ November 18, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
James Walter “Snubbs” Butler, Sr., 61, of Bushwood, MD died November 18, 2007 at Clinton Nursing Center. Born August 28, 1946 in Bushwood, MD he was the son of the late Arthur Aloysius and Grace Helen Bowman Butler. He was the loving husband of the late Alice Ann Miles Butler whom he married on June 21, 1969 in Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by his children; Cynthia Butler of Capitol Heights, MD, James Butler Jr. of Lusby, MD, Alecia Butler of Rocky Mount, NC, Barbara Riegle of Frederick, MD and Charles Carter of Lexington Park, MD as well as his grandchildren Windell and Juvan Withers of Capitol Heights, MD. He is also survived by his siblings: Francis A. Butler and Grace H. Butler, both of Lexington Park, MD, Arthur J. Butler of Oxon Hill, MD, Clearance J. Butler of Mechanicsville, MD, Ann E. Butler of Washington, DC and Constance D. Willis of Woodbridge, VA. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he attended Banneker High School and after being enlisted in the U.S. Army for 11 years, he was employed as a Security Guard at various locations. He enjoyed telling stories and always had a joke to tell. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 9:00-10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Miles, Vincent Riegle, Charles Butler, Edmond Armstrong, Dennis Butler and Ricky Herbert. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Butler, James Thomas, Aaron Butler, Timothy Butler, Delgado Butler, Delonte Butler, Marcus Jones and Francis Jones, Jr. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“CINDY, ALICIA, AND THE REST OF THE BUTLER FAMILY MY HEART IS WITH YOU AND I LOVE ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. THE FAMILY OF CORDELL CARTER SR.”
“Cindy and family. So sorry to hear about Mr.Butler. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. James @ Loris Somerville and family. “
“Cindy, Junior, Alisha you have our sympathy and may God be with you today and always. Remember that God knows best. Love you all. “
“James Walter was a good man and he will be missed by all of us. Our sympathy to Junior, Cindy, and Alisha. Now it’s time for James to join Alice for eternity.”
“Mr. Butler was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met. He was such a pleasure to work with at the hospital. I’ll never forget his ever ready smile. I wish the family peace. Linda Dailey”
“Cindy,Junior, and Alicia, Your Dad was a very special person. I had many talks with him. He will always be my friend. Junior, Kurt sends you his heartfelt sorrow. He and you shared a special friendship. He remembers all the good times you two had together. Love you all, Bernadette”
“I thank GOD for such a great friend we have been since our whole life. “
“Sorry about your lost, my prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you”
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“Sorry about your lost, my prayers are with you. May God Bless your family.”
“Cindy, I’m just finding out of the loss of your Dad. God be with you and your family. Just remember that God don’t make mistakes. “